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Ms Tree Volume 2: Skeleton in the Closet

By Max Allan Collins
Series: Ms Tree
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Ms Tree Volume 2: Skeleton in the Closet follows private detective Ms. Michael Tree, towering at 6ft and armed with a 9mm, as she plunges deeper into gritty crime-solving. Determined to avenge her murdered husband, she tackles every case with relentless intensity, embracing both deceit and violence to get justice done.
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This graphic novel appeals to readers who enjoy dark, mature crime stories with strong female leads, classic noir ambience, and intense action. Ideal for fans of pulp fiction and mystery aficionados seeking a thrilling, violent narrative.

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A thrilling ride through the case books of Ms Tree, private detective!

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Join Ms. Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures as she solves crimes and fights to get her revenge for her murdered husband. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done.

Discover the excitement and intrigue of Ms. Michael Tree's world in Ms Tree Volume 2: Skeleton in the Closet, where every turn could be her last and every victory comes with a price.

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  • Ms Tree: Fallen Tree
    The sixth sensational installment in the Hard Case Crime books of Ms Tree, private detective, from famed Hard Case Crime author Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition)! Fans of pulp noir and hard-boiled detective crime fiction will love this seminal collection of classic comics.
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  • Ms Tree Volume 2: Skeleton in the Closet
    Join Ms. Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures as she solves crimes and fights to get her revenge for her murdered husband. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done. Discover the excitement and intrigue of Ms. Michael Tree's world in Ms Tree Volume...
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Ms Tree has been praised for its hard-hitting noir style and compelling storytelling. Reviewers highlight its blend of treachery, violence, and intrigue, with Mystery Scene calling the series 'a little harder, a little faster, and a whole lot pulpier.' Midwest Book Review and The Borg commend it as a must-read for mystery graphic novel fans, while Graphic Novel Resources notes its snappy dialogue and well-crafted crime tales. First Comics News lauds it as a great introduction for new readers as well as a compelling read for fans.

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ISBN: 9781787730526

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terry Beatty

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Terry Beatty is the artist and co-creator (with Max Allan Collins) of the long-running private eye series, Ms. Tree. Collaborations with Collins also include Mike Mist, Mickey Spillane's Mike Danger and Johnny Dynamite. Max Allen Collins was hailed in 2004 by Publisher's Weekly as "a new breed of writer." A frequent Mystery Writers of America nominee in both fiction and non-fiction categories, he has earned an unprecedented eighteen Private Eye Writers of America nominations, winning for his Nathan Heller novels, True Detective (1983) and Stolen Away (1991).

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