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A disillusioned Korean War veteran seeks answers in the small town of Hillston, driven by a lead on $60,000 in embezzled funds revealed by a dying friend. As he searches for the money's location, he faces the threat of Earl Fitzmartin, a terrifying former POW. The quest intertwines with the lives of women from the dead man's past, including the respectable Ruth Stamm and the dangerous Toni Rassele. This early work by a crime writing legend showcases hard-boiled writing, brutal action, and complex characters, complemented by a biography of John D. MacDonald and an essay on the paperback revolution.
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On the Make, John D. MacDonald
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- On the Make
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John D. MacDonald
- Publisher
- Gutter Books
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780982688724
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
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- A disillusioned Korean War veteran seeks answers in the small town of Hillston, driven by a lead on $60,000 in embezzled funds revealed by a dying friend. As he searches for the money's location, he faces the threat of Earl Fitzmartin, a terrifying former POW. The quest intertwines with the lives of women from the dead man's past, including the respectable Ruth Stamm and the dangerous Toni Rassele. This early work by a crime writing legend showcases hard-boiled writing, brutal action, and complex characters, complemented by a biography of John D. MacDonald and an essay on the paperback revolution.