The McBain Brief Stories
The McBain Brief Stories by Ed McBain is an illustrated collection published by HarperCollins on October 4, 2016. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The book features a series of tales that highlight the experiences of policemen and their interactions with a diverse array of characters, showcasing McBain’s distinctive storytelling abilities in a shorter format.
Readers will encounter a variety of scenarios, including a collector whose affection for porcelain surpasses that for his daughter, a hooker who softens the heart of a hardened cop, and an ex-fighter who loses control during the holiday season. The stories delve into the complexities of crime and law enforcement, reflecting themes common in mystery and detective fiction, particularly within the police procedural genre.
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From the internationally admired creator of the 87th Precinct series come these tales featuring policemen and their work and displaying Ed McBain’s inimitable talents in shorter form.
In this collection of short stories, bestselling author Ed McBain presents a varied and colorful cast of characters who run afoul of, then into, the arms of the law… a collector who loves his porcelain more than his daughter; a hooker who melts the heart of a tough cop; an ex-fighter who goes berserk at Christmas; an automobile dealer out for a funny business ride…
Ed McBain’s bestselling works put him in the very top rank of crime writers. In The McBain Brief, he more than justifies his reputation as a master storyteller.
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