The Mexican Tree Duck
The Mexican Tree Duck by James Crumley is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 12, 2016. This novel, written in English and spanning 288 pages, follows the story of C.W. Sughrue, a retired private investigator in Montana. After a reckless incident involving his bar’s jukebox, Sughrue finds himself drawn back into the world of investigation, taking on a small-time case that quickly escalates into a complex web of crime.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and detective fiction, featuring themes of kidnapping and deception. As Sughrue navigates through a case involving a Texas politician’s wife and a unique piece of pre-Columbian pottery, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and a cast of intriguing characters, including a single mother with a hidden agenda. This edition presents a gritty exploration of the hard-boiled detective genre, showcasing Crumley’s distinctive storytelling style.
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One night up in Montana, C.W. Sughrue sets his seedy bar’s pricey jukebox in front of an oncoming freight train. When predictable results ensue, he needs to find a way to make some money and pay back the jukebox company. So even though Sughrue’s officially retired from P.I. work, he picks up one small-time case involving some kidnapped fish. That fishy trail leads to a much bigger case involving a Texas politician’s kidnapped wife, a valuable piece of pre-Columbian pottery, and a single mother who packs guns and stolen goods in her infant son’s diaper bag.
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