James Hadley ChaseFiction · Mystery·1906–1985
The Fast Buck
Synopsis
Paul Hater is a master thief with a secret that powerful people will do anything to get. After being caught with a stolen necklace, he faces a long prison sentence, refusing to talk. Years later, just as he's about to be released, a dangerous gang kidnaps him, desperate to extract the information he holds. The stakes are higher than ever as Hater must decide how far he'll go to protect his secret.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence