James Hadley Chase

James Hadley Chase was a British author known for his crime and thriller novels. His notable works include "No Orchids for Miss Blandish," "This Way for a Shroud," and "Goldfish Have No Hiding Place," which often explore themes of violence and moral ambiguity. Chase's writing gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the realm of pulp fiction.

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Books by James Hadley Chase

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No Orchids for Miss Blandish
James Hadley Chase
3.7 (2k) average on GoodreadsThriller
An innocent heiress's kidnapping spirals into a nightmarish descent into depravity when she falls into the clutches of a sadistic mother and son, forcing a detective to race against time to save what's left of her.
Hit Them Where It Hurts (Popular Series)
James Hadley Chase
3.6 (348) average on Goodreads
A ruthless gangster's pursuit of revenge leads him on a violent collision course with a shadowy organization, leaving a trail of destruction and double-crosses in his wake.
This Way for a Shroud
James Hadley Chase
3.8 (311) average on Goodreads
In the sun-baked, crime-ridden underbelly of Paradise City, a cynical private eye hunts for a missing, beautiful woman, only to unearth a labyrinth of deceit, blackmail, and murder where everyone has a price and no one can be trusted.
Goldfish Have No Hiding Place
James Hadley Chase
3.6 (229) average on GoodreadsMystery
When a ruthless killer stalks the French Riviera, an American detective becomes involved in blackmail, seduction, and murder where every turn reveals a new predator and no one is safe.