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Sally's in the Alley: A Hardboiled Crime Story from the Golden Age of Pulp Fiction
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781627550659
Publisher: Black Curtain Press
Published: May 3 2013
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hardboiled crime story in which Norbert Davis combines sharp dialogue, controlled pacing, and a tightly constructed mystery.
Sally's in the Alley reflects the style and discipline of Golden Age pulp crime fiction, drawing the reader into a narrative shaped by suspicion, shifting loyalties, and concealed motives. The story unfolds through a sequence of encounters in which information is revealed gradually, requiring both the protagonist and the reader to interpret events with care. Davis's handling of tone balances tension with moments of dry wit, a characteristic feature of his work.
Writing in the tradition of the American detective story, Davis developed a reputation for concise plotting and effective characterisation. His fiction frequently appeared in leading pulp magazines, where precision and narrative economy were essential. Sally's in the Alley offers a representative example of his contribution to mid-twentieth-century crime writing, combining atmosphere with sustained narrative control.
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