In the theater, reality and make-believe blend so intimately that Tim Briscoe was convinced that he was playing the role of detective when he stumbled upon the lifeless form of Nellie Brant. But the corpse was real, even though everything and everybody else seemed fictitious.There was the elusive man who wore dark glasses, the actress who chose sudden death as the background for an audition, the ex-silent-film star who stooged on quiz shows for his daily bottle, and Maggie, who loved him but didn&apos;t believe in the effect of too many Scotches.This backstage mystery was written by a man who knew the theatrical world inside out. The characters and scenes are as authentic as Variety, as real as a closing notice.

Kiss Your Elbow

&quot;This is a personal matter. Someone killed my brother. I don&apos;t like that. If the police can&apos;t take care of it, then I&apos;ll bury my own dead."Nick English meant every word, but his efforts to find his brother&apos;s killer started a chain reaction of murder and violence that would nearly end his own life.Here is a story of organized blackmail punctuated by sudden and gruesome murder. Written with the punch and speed of a rivet gun, I&apos;ll Bury My Dead confirms James Hadley Chase&apos;s reputation as a leading writer of all-action, edge-of-your-seat thrillers that demand to be read in a single sitting.

Vintage Collection