Cop Out [Hardcover] Queen, Ellery

Description

Dust jacket has some wear and fading. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition of “Cop Out” by the legendary Ellery Queen is a true gem for collectors and mystery enthusiasts alike. Published in the golden age of detective fiction, this novel exemplifies the intricate plotting and clever wordplay that made Ellery Queen a household name. The dust jacket, though showing signs of its age, only adds to the book’s charm and allure, hinting at the captivating tale that awaits within its well-preserved pages.

As one of the most celebrated authors of the fair-play mystery genre, Ellery Queen (a pseudonym for the writing duo of Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee) crafted intricate puzzles that challenged readers to solve the crime alongside the brilliant amateur sleuth, Ellery Queen. “Cop Out” is a quintessential example of their mastery, weaving a complex web of clues and red herrings that will keep you guessing until the final, satisfying reveal.

This particular copy, with its clean pages and secure binding, offers a delightful reading experience, inviting you to immerse yourself in the atmospheric world of 1930s New York and revel in the wit and intelligence that defined Ellery Queen’s iconic mysteries. A true treasure for collectors and a must-have for fans of classic crime fiction.