The Golden Gizmo
The Golden Gizmo by Jim Thompson is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on August 5, 2014. This 240-page book presents a narrative centered around Toddy Kent, who finds himself entangled in a series of unexpected events after stumbling upon a priceless watch. As Kent navigates the challenges of his daily life, he is confronted with opportunities that seem too good to be true, leading him into a chaotic world filled with danger and intrigue.
Readers will discover a blend of mystery and suspense as Kent’s accidental discovery draws the attention of various characters, including bail bondsmen and the Treasury Department. The story unfolds with a mix of humor and tension, showcasing Kent’s misadventures as he grapples with the consequences of his actions. With themes of crime and hard-boiled detective work, The Golden Gizmo offers a unique exploration of luck and misfortune in a fast-paced setting.
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“Gizmo” is the GI term for the unidentifiable–and that’s the way that Toddy Kent has begun to think of the reasons behind the rapid swing of his days. Somehow, Kent seems always to find himself regularly confronted with The Big Break every man would kill for–only to see it slip through his fingers.
Kent’s grinding out a paycheck buying gold on the cheap and selling it for the slimmest of profits when he stumbles into his latest, almost mythical discovery–pure, unadulterated gold in the form of a priceless watch he didn’t exactly mean to steal.
Soon Kent finds himself at the center of a whirlwind of danger involving everyone from the woman he can’t seem to shake, bail bondsmen who get word of Kent’s discovery, the Treasury Department, his pawnbroker, and a devious old man with a dog that may or may not be able to speak English, in a rip-roaring comedy of errors and would-you-believe-it bad luck unlike anything you’ve ever read.
Who ever knew one lousy watch could bring so much trouble? And how many times can Kent avoid getting killed before his luck runs out for good?
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