Masterful American noir storytelling delivers a gripping murder mystery
Features a cynical, morally ambiguous protagonist for engaging readers
批判性讽刺揭示了媒体巨头背后的黑暗面
引入 Nicholas Christopher for additional literary context
Part murder mystery, part black comedy for a unique reading experience
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George Stroud is a hard-drinking, tough-talking, none-too-scrupulous writer for a New York media conglomerate that bears a striking resemblance to Time, Inc. in the heyday of Henry Luce. One day, before heading home to his wife in the suburbs, Stroud has a drink with Pauline, the beautiful girlfriend of his boss, Earl Janoth. Things happ