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Paperback Jack / Loren D. Estleman.

by Estleman, Loren D.

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Authors and publishers -- Fiction.

Censorship -- Fiction.

Criminals -- Fiction.

Extortion -- Fiction.

9781250827319 (hc.)

226 p. ; 22 cm.

"A Tom Doherty Associates book."

Includes bibliographical references.

"1946. Fresh from the War in Europe, hack writer Jacob Heppleman discovers a changed world back home. The pulp magazines he used to write for are dying, replaced by a revolutionary new publishing racket: paperback novels. Although scorned by the critics, the tawdry drugstore novels sell like hotcakes - or so Jacob is assured. As "Jack Holly," Jacob finds success as the author of crime novels. He prides himself on the authenticity of his work, which including picking the brain of an Irish gangster who wants a cut of the profits - or else. Meanwhile, the entire industry also comes under fire from censorious politicians out to tame the paperback jungle in the name of public morality. Targeted by both Congress and the Mob, Jay may end up the victim of his own success - unless he can write his way to a happier ending"--Adapted from publisher description.

Historical fiction.

Suspense fiction.

Hard-boiled detective fiction.

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