Blind Man's Bluff
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Blind Man's Bluff
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Blind Man's Bluff
A blind detective rises to the occasion following the suspicious death of a blind financier in this mystery by the author of The Odor of Violets.
Following the loss of his sight in World War I, ex-intelligence officer Duncan Maclain honed his other senses and, with the help of his two German Shepherds, became one of the most successful and well-known private investigators in New York City, picking up on the unseen clues that often slip beneath the visual surface.
The Miners Title and Trust is typically dead quiet, having gone bankrupt. Then, late one evening, the bank's blind president, Blake Hadfield, plummets eight stories to his death in the building's lobby. The only witnesses are the security guard and Blake's estranged wife, who were both on the first floor. Blake's son, Seth, is found drunk and dazed on the eighth floor, making him the prime suspect in what the police believe to be murder.
That's when Harold Lawson and Sybella Ford call upon Captain Maclain for help. Maclain doesn't think the banker's death was a suicide or an accident. He believes someone else was in the buildingβand when more murders follow, he suspects the villain is still at large. Now, Maclain will push his powers of deduction to their limits to solve one of the strangest cases of his careerβ¦
Blind Man's Bluff by Baynard Kendrick is a riveting mystery that challenges the boundaries of perception and deduction.
Series: An American Mystery Classic
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Blind Man's Bluff by Baynard Kendrick is praised for its intriguing plot and engaging characters. It's been described by the New York Times as "a lot of fun," highlighting its entertaining and captivating nature in the crime and thriller genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781613164181
Publisher: Penzler Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: American Mystery Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 411g
Pages: 264
About the Author
Baynard Kendrick (1894-1977) was one of the founders of the Mystery Writers of America, later named a Grand Master by the organization. After returning from military service in World War I, Kendrick wrote for pulp magazines such as Black Mask and Dime Detective under various pseudonyms before creating the Duncan Maclain character for which he is now known. The blind detective appeared in twelve novels, several short stories, and three films.
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