The Face on the Cutting-room Floor
The Face on the Cutting-room Floor by Cameron McCabe, published by Picador in 2016, is a 336-page work presented in English. Set in 1930s King’s Cross, London, the narrative begins with the discovery of aspiring film actress Estella Lamare’s body on the cutting-room floor of a film studio, thrusting McCabe into the midst of a police investigation. As he navigates a web of multiple suspects and confessors, he embarks on his own amateur sleuthing, all while being pursued by the enigmatic Inspector Smith.
Readers will encounter a blend of mystery and intrigue as McCabe’s journey unfolds, raising questions about his identity and role in the unfolding drama. The story delves into themes of crime and detection, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of truth and authorship. With its hard-boiled style and classic elements, this edition offers a unique exploration of the genre, engaging those interested in the interplay between fiction and reality.
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With an introduction by Jonathan Coe
1930s King’s Cross, London.
When aspiring film actress Estella Lamare is found dead on the cutting-room floor of a London film studio, Cameron McCabe finds himself at the centre of a police investigation. There are multiple suspects, multiple confessors and, as more people around him die, McCabe begins to perform his own amateur sleuth-work, followed doggedly by the mysterious Inspector Smith.
But then, abruptly, McCabe’s account ends . . .
Who is Cameron McCabe? Is he victim? Murderer? Novelist? Joker?
And if not McCabe, who is the author of The Face on the Cutting-Room Floor?
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