Mischief
by
Ed McBain
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Mystery
Crime
Format
Paperback
Pages
448
Language
English
Published
Jul 1, 2003
Publisher
Pocket Books
ISBN-10
0743463099
ISBN-13
9780743463096
Description
In a gritty urban landscape, chaos reigns as a young punk armed only with a spray can finds himself in the crosshairs of a ruthless killer. The vibrant yet dangerous streets teem with the life of rebellion, where art is expressed through graffiti, but tension escalates when violence disrupts the rhythm of daily life. The youthful energy of the city is starkly contrasted by the lurking menace that hangs over it like a dark cloud.
As the story unfolds, the punk's carefree vandalism becomes a grim backdrop to a chilling game of cat and mouse. The streets that once felt like a playground turn into a battlefield, showcasing the struggle between creativity and malevolence. The punk discovers that the world he thought he could navigate with bold strokes of paint is fraught with peril, forcing him to confront the dire consequences of his actions.
McBain expertly captures the essence of urban grittiness, blending intense characters with the pulse of the city itself. The stakes rise as the young artist must quickly evolve, realizing that survival requires more than just a colorful spirit. Each choice he makes pushes him further into a labyrinth of danger where every alley could lead to his demise.
With a masterful command of suspense and character depth, McBain unveils a story that is as much about youthful defiance as it is about the harsh realities of life. The reader is left questioning whether creativity can truly thrive in a world where darkness threatens to extinguish it at any moment.
As the story unfolds, the punk's carefree vandalism becomes a grim backdrop to a chilling game of cat and mouse. The streets that once felt like a playground turn into a battlefield, showcasing the struggle between creativity and malevolence. The punk discovers that the world he thought he could navigate with bold strokes of paint is fraught with peril, forcing him to confront the dire consequences of his actions.
McBain expertly captures the essence of urban grittiness, blending intense characters with the pulse of the city itself. The stakes rise as the young artist must quickly evolve, realizing that survival requires more than just a colorful spirit. Each choice he makes pushes him further into a labyrinth of danger where every alley could lead to his demise.
With a masterful command of suspense and character depth, McBain unveils a story that is as much about youthful defiance as it is about the harsh realities of life. The reader is left questioning whether creativity can truly thrive in a world where darkness threatens to extinguish it at any moment.
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