Description
1986 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “The Mugger” by Ed McBain offers a captivating glimpse into the gritty world of 1950s New York City. McBain, a pseudonym for Evan Hunter, is renowned for his 87th Precinct crime novels, which pioneered the police procedural genre. Published in 1956, “The Mugger” is the second installment in this groundbreaking series, following the detectives’ pursuit of a vicious mugger terrorizing the city’s streets. McBain’s vivid depictions of urban life and his innovative storytelling techniques influenced countless writers, including Stephen King. This vintage paperback edition captures the raw energy of McBain’s writing and the era’s social tensions, making it a must-have for crime fiction enthusiasts and collectors of mid-20th century Americana.