His Name Was Death

Fredric Brown

2021 թ. դեկ · Open Road Media

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“A masterfully delivered tale of an inconspicuous citizen who [finds] murder simple . . . The climax packs a brilliant wallop.” —Chicago Tribune
 
Relentlessly twisting and blackly funny, this noir novel by Edgar Award winner Fredric Brown is a portrait of a seemingly upstanding print shop owner in mid-twentieth-century Los Angeles who has successfully murdered his wife—and is now feeling quite confident about his criminal skills.
 
As victims start falling like dominoes, this fast-paced tale works its way to a memorable end, marking a masterwork by this celebrated author of mysteries and crime thrillers.
 
“A real pro . . . a natural storyteller.” —The New York Times Book Review

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Fredric Brown was a prolific writer of multiple genres, including mystery, science fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. His work has been championed by Stephen King, Philip K. Dick, Umberto Eco, and many more literary luminaries. In the mystery world, Brown is best remembered today for his long-running series of mysteries featuring Ed and Am Hunter.