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The Curious Facts Preceding My Execution and Other Fictions

by Donald E. Westlake · 1968

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Westlake has a funny way with mystery: murder becomes whimsical, conspiracy can be clownish and suspense is a matter of just desserts. Short Stories.

Genre
mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 180 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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