Rocket To The Morgue
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In his chosen field [Boucher] was a Renaissance man, a complete man--writer, critic and historian. He was conscientious and a fine craftsman.--Ellery QueenAn intriguing look into the beginnings of science fiction as we know it today--The Hei...
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- ISBN13 9781613161364
- ISBN10 1613161360
- Type BOOK
- Collection GARDNERS #
- Published 2022
- Language English
- Bookbinding Paperback
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Editorial W. W. NORTON & COMPANY
In his chosen field [Boucher] was a Renaissance man, a complete man--writer, critic and historian. He was conscientious and a fine craftsman.--Ellery QueenAn intriguing look into the beginnings of science fiction as we know it today--The Hei...
Do you want to pick it up at the bookstore?
Mainland Spain
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In his chosen field [Boucher] was a Renaissance man, a complete man--writer, critic and historian. He was conscientious and a fine craftsman.--Ellery Queen
An intriguing look into the beginnings of science fiction as we know it today--The Heinlein Society
Legendary science fiction author Fowler Faulkes may be dead, but his creation, the iconic Dr. Derringer, lives on in popular culture. Or, at least, the character would live on if not for Faulkes?s predatory and greedy heir Hilary, who, during his time as the inflexible guardian of the estate, has created countless enemies in the relatively small community of writers of the genre. So when he is stabbed nearly to death in a room with only one door, which nobody was seen entering or exiting, Foulkes suspects a writer. Fearing that the assailant will return, he asks for police protection, and when more potentially-fatal encounters follow, it becomes clear to Detective Terry Marshall and his assistant, the inquisitive nun, Sister Ursula, that death awaits Mr. Foulkes around every corner. Now, they?ll have to work overtime to thwart the would-be murderer?a task that requires a deep dive into the strange, idiosyncratic world of science fiction in its early days.With characters based heavily on Anthony Boucher?s friends at the Manana Literary Society, including Robert Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, and Jack Parsons, Rocket to the Morgue is both a classic locked room mystery and an enduring portrait of a real-life writing community. Reprinted for the first time in over thirty years, the book is a must-read for fans of mysteries and science fiction alike.