The Man from Nowhere
The Man from Nowhere by Stanley Ellin, published by Penguin in 1974, is a mystery that follows freelance insurance investigator Jake Dekker. He is tasked with proving that Walter Thoren, a model citizen who recently died in a car crash, committed suicide. This investigation is crucial as it could save the Guaranty Life Insurance Company from paying out a substantial life insurance policy that just came into effect.
In this edition, readers will delve into the complexities of Dekker’s investigation as he navigates the intricacies of Thoren’s seemingly respectable life. The narrative explores themes of deception and the moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the insurance industry. With 315 pages, this book presents a suspenseful journey that challenges the boundaries of truth and trust within the context of a high-stakes insurance claim.
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Freelance insurance investigator Jake Dekker stands to make one hundred thousand dollars if he can prove that Walter Thoren, model citizen, killed himself. Thoren, wealthy and eminently respectable – died in a car crash only a few days after his huge life insurance policy came into effect. The Guaranty Life Insurance Co have hired Dekker to establish suicide before the widow’s suit for payment comes to trial.
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