Books like Tiger by the tail by James Hadley Chase
Kenway Holland, a married bank official, risks both his happiness and career when a oneβnight indiscretion spirals into a labyrinth of political intrigue and danger. Alone while his wife is away, Holland finds himself tangled with gangster politicians, ruthless blackmailers, and gunmen. Over a volatile thirtyβhour period, the novel riles to intense suspense, forcing Holland to confront not only murder but the very foundation of his respectable life.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: James Hadley Chase
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