Deadline at Dawn by Cornell Woolrich

Deadline at Dawn

Cornell Woolrich with David Gordon (Contributor)

288 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Deadline at Dawn by Cornell Woolrich is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of crime fiction, mystery, and detective stories, particularly those who enjoy a slow-burning, twisty narrative that explores the dark underbelly of a city, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a intriguing, hard-boiled detective tale.

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In this thrilling mystery from “the Hitchcock of the written word,” two lovers rush to solve a murder before the end of a New York night (Believer)When Quinn first meets Bricky, she’s working as a partner-for-hire at a dancehall and he’s strugglin...

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4.05
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Moods

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mysterious: 100%

tense: 100%

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