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The Eye of the Beholder

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The Eye of the Beholder by Marc Behm is a dark and gripping crime thriller that delves into the obsessive pursuit of a mysterious female fugitive. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and deception, the story follows a private investigator whose fixation with the elusive woman blurs the lines between reality and delusion, leading him into a labyrinth of love, obsession, and identity. As each new revelation unravels, the boundaries between hunter and hunted become perilously thin.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about obsession and intrigue. The narrative delves into the life of a private investigator entangled in a bizarre and haunting pursuit, where reality blurs with surrealism. If you love dark mysteries with complex characters and unexpected twists, this book could be a captivating read for you.

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The Eye of the Beholder

The Eye of the Beholder is a cult Noir classic that inspired both French and English film adaptations.

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The Eye of the Beholder is a cult classic that inspired both French and English film adaptations.

Joanne Eris has a bad habit of marrying men that wind up dead. An unnamed private detective, simply known as "The Eye," is hired to investigate the death of her husband.

The novel charts the development of the detective's dangerous obsession with a femme fatale, as he pursues her across the United States.

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The Eye of the Beholder by Marc Behm is praised for its unique fusion of private-eye narrative and psychological suspense, offering a fresh perspective in crime fiction. It's recognised as a significant contribution to the genre, distinguishing itself with its innovative approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911350095

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcadia Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Marc Behm was an American novelist, actor and screenwriter, who spent much of his life living in France. He co-wrote the screenplay for the Beatles' Help! (1965) and conceived the story for the film Charade (1963).

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