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The dead stay dumb

James Hadley Chase (1939)

SubgenreRomantic Suspense
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
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SettingContemporary

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ViolenceNot rated
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageNot rated

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Synopsis

Dillon, an American gangster, had been out of the rackets for some time - but now he was ready to carve his way back in. Ambitious, cold blooded and impatient, he just needed a start - and one or two unlucky people to help him on his way. He found them. Small time operators like Nick Gurney and Roxy - they thought Dillon was the coming man. Then there was Myra - the curvy boxer's daughter - reckless and tired of small time life - and Hurst a big-time racketeer. They all helped Dillon on his way - and for a time it all went well. Then...