The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson Paperback Book

Description: The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson THE KILLER INSIDE ME has been a cult classic since its first publication in 1952. Also a major motion picture starring Casey Affleck, directed by Michael Winterbottom.Probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of a criminally warped mind I have ever encountered Stanley Kubrick FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is a pillar of the community in his small Texas town, patient and thoughtful. Some people think hes a little slow and boring but thats the worst they say about him. But then nobody knows about what Lou calls his sickness. It nearly got him put away when he was younger, but his adopted brother took the rap for that.Now the sickness that has been lying dormant for a while is about to surface again - and the consequences are brutal and devastating.Tense and suspenseful, THE KILLER INSIDE ME is a brilliantly sustained noir crime masterpiece. Notes An underground classic since its first publication in 1952. Probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of a criminally warped mind I have ever encountered Stanley Kubrick Author Biography Jim Thompson was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma. After an itinerant childhood during which his sheriff father was driven from office for embezzlement; and as a roughneck in the Texan oil fields of the 1920s, Thompson became successful as a writer with the pulp fiction houses of the 1950s, writing a dozen of his more enduring novels in just 19 months. He also wrote two screenplays (for the Stanley Kubrick films The Killing and Paths of Glory). Review The best suspense writer going, bar none * NEW YORK TIMES *I dont read many books twice but Jim Thompson novels - due to their concise, dirty power, their relentless violence and purity - can always draw me in for a second time. Some of the most psychological crime writing ever done. I love James M Cain and Elmore Leonard but Jim Thompson holds a special place in my heart.Probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of a criminally warped mind I have ever encountered -- Stanley KubrickId never read anything like the books he turned out in the 50s and 60s. His ability to get inside twisted minds was uncanny...extraordinary * INDEPENDENT *Thompson captured the spirit of his Age, and the spirit of the 20th Centurys latter half: emptiness, a feeling of loss in a land of plenty, of unease amid conformity, of alienation -- Stephen King Promotional Probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of criminally warped mind I have ever encountered Stanley Kubrick. Jim Thompson is one of the most respected and acclaimed crime writers: The best suspense writer going, bar none New York Times. Jim Thompson is the best suspense writer going, bar none The New York Times. [Thompson] captured the spirit of his Age, and the spirit of the 20th Centurys latter half: emptiness, a feeling of loss in a land of plenty, of unease amid conformity, of alienation Stephen King. Displaying a pessimistic, satirical and deeply cynical world view, populated by psychopaths, losers and vicious professional criminals, Thompsons lean and mean writing is some of the most innovative and extreme of its era Adrian Wootton, BFI Companion to Crime. Published alongside Pop.1280, The Getaway and The Grifters - all in a brand new cover style. Long Description Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is a pillar of the community in his small Texas town, patient and thoughtful. Some people think hes a little slow and boring but thats the worst they say about him. But then nobody knows about what Lou calls his sickness. It nearly got him put away when he was younger, but his adopted brother took the rap for that.Now the sickness that has been lying dormant for a while is about to surface again - and the consequences are brutal and devastating.Tense and suspenseful, THE KILLER INSIDE ME is a brilliantly sustained noir crime masterpiece. Review Quote I dont read many books twice but Jim Thompson novels - due to their concise, dirty power, their relentless violence and purity - can always draw me in for a second time. Some of the most psychological crime writing ever done. I love James M Cain and Elmore Leonard but Jim Thompson holds a special place in my heart. Promotional "Headline" THE KILLER INSIDE ME has been a cult classic since its first publication in 1952. Also a major motion picture starring Casey Affleck, directed by Michael Winterbottom. Probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of a criminally warped mind I have ever encountered Stanley Kubrick Description for Sales People Jim Thompson is one of the most respected and acclaimed crime writers:Published alongside Pop.1280, The Getaway and The Grifters - all in a brand new cover style. Details ISBN0752879588 Author Jim Thompson Pages 224 Publisher Orion Publishing Co ISBN-10 0752879588 ISBN-13 9780752879581 Format Paperback Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book UK Release Date 2006-08-03 Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-08-03 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-09-30 NZ Release Date 2006-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:4237128;

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