Knock three-one-two by Fredric Brown
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"Knock Three-One-Two" by Fredric Brown is a suspenseful crime novel written in the late 20th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of two central figures: a psychopathic killer dubbed "the psycho," and Ray Fleck, a desperate man entangled in debt and gambling. The story intertwines their lives in a city marred by fear due to a string of violent crimes, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of morality, desperation, and
the choices that drive individuals toward dark paths. The opening of the novel introduces the chilling presence of a murderer lurking in the shadows of an apartment building, setting a tense atmosphere as he prepares to commit another crime. Simultaneously, we meet Ray Fleck, who is grappling with mounting pressure from debts owed to a bookie and tensions in his marriage. As he reflects on his strained relationship with his wife, Ruth, and his gambling addiction, it becomes evident that both Ray and the psycho are on a collision course. This dual narrative establishes an intricate connection between their fates, promising a thrilling exploration of how ordinary lives can spiral into chaos. The stage is set for a gripping tale that examines the dark side of human nature and the consequences of choices made in times of desperation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brown, Fredric, 1906-1972 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 59010773 |
| Title | Knock three-one-two |
| Alternate Title | Knock 3-1-2 |
| Original Publication | United States: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1959. |
| Note | "A shortened version...appeared in the June issue of High adventure...under the title of Night of the psycho." |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Gamblers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spouses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Thrillers (Fiction) |
| Subject | Serial murderers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70944 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70944-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 641 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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