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The Saint in Miami

The Saint in Miami

CrimeMystery
Pages
454
Published
1940
Language
English

Synopsis

Simon Templar, the debonair adventurer known as The Saint, finds himself in the sun-drenched, crime-ridden streets of Miami. What starts as a relaxing trip quickly turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse as he confronts ruthless gangsters and corrupt officials. The Saint must use his wit and charm to navigate the city's underworld and bring his unique brand of justice to those who deserve it.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous
Anti-HeroMorally GreySecret Identity

Genres

Crime Mystery

Authors

J
John Telfer

John Telfer is a historian with a special interest in the Italian Renaissance. His writing explores the complex political and social dynamics of the period. He is known for his work, "The Borgias and their enemies."

L
Leslie Charteris

Leslie Charteris was born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin in Singapore, the son of a Chinese physician father and an English mother. He started writing in childhood, creating his own magazine with articles, short stories, poetry, editorials, serials, comic strip. In 1926, he legally changed his last name to Charteris. He wrote his first book, X Esquire (1927), as an undergraduate at King's College, Cambridge. When it was accepted for publication, he left university to became a professional writer. He...

Characters

All characters in The Saint in Miami

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Saint in Miami need to be read in series order?

    While it is part of a long-running series, The Saint in Miami functions as a standalone adventure. New readers can easily jump into this story without prior knowledge of Simon Templar's previous exploits.

  • Are there any adaptations of The Saint in Miami?

    This particular Saint novel was adapted into a film titled "The Saint in Miami" in 1941, starring George Sanders as Simon Templar. The film captures the essence of the book's plot and characters.