An heiress is kidnapped by small time hoods, only to find herself seized from them by a gangster who isn't just interested in her for the ransom money. Despite her terrifying ordeal, Miss Blandish finds herself perversely attracted to the gang leader. They plan to run off together, but a double cross could be just around the corner.
Blandish's Orchids and Dave Fenner Series
This series plunges into the grim underworld where innocence collides with brutality. Follow the fates of vulnerable characters caught in a web of organized crime, kidnapping, and violence. Detective elements intertwine with psychological drama as protagonists struggle to survive and uncover truths amidst betrayal and moral decay. It's a gritty exploration of desperation and the dark corners of human nature.
Recommended Reading Order
Flesh of the Orchid
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
James Hadley Chase (Rene Brabazon Raymond) was born in London in 1906 and started his career as a bookseller. With the aid of a dictionary of American slang and reference books on the American underworld he wrote his first novel, NO ORCHIDS FOR MISS BLANDISH, over six weekends. The book achieved remarkable popularity and became one of the best-sold books of the decade. FLESH OF THE ORCHID is a wild, thrill-ride of a sequel to NO ORCHIDS. Taking up the story 22 years later, the central figure is once again a Blandish girl, but Carol Blandish is not the helpless victim that her mother was. Indeed, she is a volatile blend of simmering sexuality, strained innocence and hair-trigger cruelty. Her explosive outbursts of savage violence make her a force to be reckoned with. Escaping from a mental institute during a raging storm, and definitely off her meds, Carol Blandish is soon pursued by a seedy cast of characters who all want a piece of the Blandish fortune. The novel bristles with crazy plot twists, edge-of-the-seat suspense and intriguing low-life's who mix it up for an immensely enjoyable read.
Twelve Chinamen and a Woman
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Glorie Leadler's intense desire for love centers on a solitary Oriental man, igniting a passionate and tumultuous affair. Despite her allure attracting numerous suitors, it's this one connection that truly captivates her. When jealousy disrupts their romance, Glorie's emotional turmoil erupts into a fierce quest for vengeance, impacting the lives of many men in Florida. The story explores themes of love, jealousy, and the powerful consequences of unbridled passion.