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Name: The Black Curtain
Author: Cornell Woolrich

Frank Townsend rises on a grim, tawdry street after a minor accident, only to find he has forgotten the last years of his life. With amnesia haunting every memory, he is instantly accused of murder. Adding to the mystery, a relentless, unseen pursuit forces him to confront an enemy that seems to know his every secret. The clock ticks as rumors of the crime swirl around him. In a tense, noir‑style portrait of loss and paranoia, Townsend must sift through fragmented memories and false leads to uncover the truth—before the law, or darkness, claims him entirely.

First publish date: 1941

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Cornell Woolrich

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