{"product_id":"like-a-hole-in-the-head-by-james-hadley-chase","title":"Like a hole in the head by James Hadley Chase [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"293\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\"Like a Hole in the Head\"\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping crime novel centered around the world of deception, blackmail, and murder—classic territory for James Hadley Chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"626\" class=\"\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eKen Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former war hero who has settled into a mundane job as a hotel receptionist in a small town. His quiet life is disrupted when he gets entangled with a seductive and manipulative woman named \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eRita\u003c\/strong\u003e, who draws him into a dangerous scheme involving blackmail, stolen money, and eventually murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"921\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat seems like an opportunity for quick money soon spirals out of control. Holland finds himself deep in a web of lies, betrayal, and criminal pursuit. As the plot progresses, trust becomes a rare commodity, and Holland must decide how far he’s willing to go to escape the mess he's in—alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1150\" class=\"\"\u003eThe novel features Chase’s trademark style: sharp dialogue, fast-paced narrative, morally ambiguous characters, and a cynical view of human nature. It explores themes like greed, temptation, and the destructive power of desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1201\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1243\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1243\" class=\"\"\u003eReal Name: René Brabazon Raymond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1292\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1292\" class=\"\"\u003eBorn: December 24, 1906, London, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1346\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1346\" class=\"\"\u003eDied: February 6, 1985, Lausanne, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1373\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1373\" class=\"\"\u003eNationality: British\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1639\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eJames Hadley Chase\u003c\/strong\u003e was a prolific British writer best known for his crime thrillers, often set in the United States despite him never having lived there. He was heavily influenced by American pulp fiction and writers like Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1867\" class=\"\"\u003eChase wrote over 90 novels, many of which were bestsellers and adapted into films. His breakout novel, \"No Orchids for Miss Blandish\" (1939), was controversial for its violence but remains one of his most famous works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2178\" class=\"\"\u003eHe used multiple pseudonyms, including Raymond Marshall, James L. Docherty, and Ambrose Grant. His writing is known for tight plots, morally complex characters, and gritty realism. Although often dismissed by literary critics, he enjoyed immense commercial success, especially in Europe and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253239505082,"sku":"346JR2RY9-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1010_60ee8a13-58c7-44cb-a573-789f70baf7cb.jpg?v=1760980127","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/like-a-hole-in-the-head-by-james-hadley-chase","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}