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Ed. Lacy

    This author excelled at crafting compelling detective fiction with well-developed characters and solid plotting. His works often explored the grittier aspects of life and urban landscapes, uniquely capturing the atmosphere of his time. While adept in the hardboiled style, his most significant contribution was creating the first credible African-American private investigator in American fiction, breaking racial barriers within the genre. His novels, sometimes bearing sensational titles and artwork, were professionally regarded for their skillful writing and well-constructed narratives, earning him a notable place in paperback detective history.

    Puppe im Brautkleid
    Mit leeren Händen
    Die Frau, die keiner kannte
    Blonde Bait
    Lead With Your Left
    Room to Swing
    • Lead With Your Left

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative unfolds in a small, dimly lit entryway, where the protagonist reflects on an oddly designed lamp and its high price. Upon entering, he finds the couch converted into a bed, indicating an unexpected situation as he searches for Mary, who remains unresponsive. This scene sets a tone of curiosity and concern, hinting at underlying tensions or secrets in their relationship. The peculiar details of the setting and the protagonist's thoughts suggest a blend of humor and introspection.

      Lead With Your Left2014
    • Room to Swing

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on the tense encounter between a white police officer and a black individual, highlighting the stark realities of racial dynamics and power. The phrase "the 'difference' in his hand" suggests a critical moment where authority and vulnerability collide, emphasizing themes of race, identity, and societal conflict. This gripping exploration of their interaction delves into the complexities of prejudice and the impact of systemic issues on personal lives.

      Room to Swing2013
      4.1
    • Ein sanftes Ende

      • 149 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      »Ich bin Matt Lund, Polizeibeamter aus New York. Sie können mir glauben, ich habe schon viele seltsame Mordfälle erlebt - aber dieser übertrifft alle anderen.Hier lernte ich lebendige Tote, eine jungfräuliche Geliebte und Todesfälle im Wert von 50.000 Dollar kennen...!«Ed Lacy (* 25. August 1911 als Leonard »Len« S. Zinberg in New York City; 7. Januar 1968 in Harlem) war ein US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller, der in Deutschland vorrangig durch seine Kriminalromane und Detektivgeschichten bekannt wurde. Er nutzte zusätzlich das Pseudonym Steve April und schrieb in frühen Jahren auch unter seinem Geburtsnamen. Ed Lacy wurde mehrfach mit dem Edgar-Allan-Poe-Award ausgezeichnet.Der Roman EIN SANFTES ENDE erschien erstmals im Jahr 1958; eine deutsche Erstveröffentlichung erfolgte 1973.Der Apex-Verlag veröffentlicht eine durchgesehene Neuausgabe dieses Klassikers der Kriminal-Literatur in seiner Reihe APEX CRIME.

      Ein sanftes Ende1973
    • Qui morirete in pace

      • 189 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Quel vecchio brontolone di Matt è nonno e come tale va sulla costa atlantica per passare con figlio, nuora e nipotino una settimana di vacanza. E' amico dei gatti tanto che se ne porta dietro uno anche in viaggio, dientro una cesta. Ma la povera bestiola farà una brutta fine, e sarà proprio perché gli ammazzano il suo adorato gatto che Matt decide di dar del filo da torcere a un assassino. Egli dimostra a quel pallone gonfiato di Roberts, capo dei piedipiatti locali, che il dottor Barnes non è affatto morto in un incidente stradale. Noi lo sappiamo già, perché assistiamo al delitto. Ma ci sono un mucchio di altre cose, dietro quel delitto: ad esempio: che cosa significa il titolo del libro? Sembra uno slogan pubblicitario... E può anche darsi che lo sia (ma non è per voi, in ogni caso; poiché in questo giallo di Ed Lacy, voi non morirete di noia, ma vivrete un'inquietante avventura). Copertina di Roger Barcilon

      Qui morirete in pace1970