Books like Mallory by James Hadley Chase
Set in the 1950s, James Hadley Chase’s novel "Mallory" follows protagonist Corrigan, whose refusal to aid a cause he does not believe in leads him into an escalating pursuit of the mysterious killer Mallory. The plot tracks Corrigan’s desperate journey through the underworld and beyond, as his life and those around him fall into jeopardy.
The narrative unfolds as Corrigan confronts betrayal, double-crosses, and violence, culminating in a tense, high‑stakes confrontation that feels weighty with danger and moral ambiguity.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: James Hadley Chase
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