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Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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In Raymond Chandler's favourite novel, Mr Bowling buys the newspapers only to find out what the latest is on the murders he's just committed... Mr Bowling is getting away with murder. On each occasion he buys a newspaper to see whether anyone suspects him. But there is a war on, and the clues he leaves are going unnoticed. Which is a shame, because Mr Bowling is not a conventional serial killer: he wants to get caught so that his torment can end. How many more newspapers must he buy before the police finally catch up with him? Donald Henderson was an actor and playwright who had also written novels as D. H. Landels, but with little success. While working for the BBC in London during the Second World War, his fortunes finally changed with Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper, a darkly satirical portrayal of a murderer that was to be promoted enthusiastically by Raymond Chandler as his favourite detective novel. But even the author of The Big Sleep could not save it from oblivion: it has remained out of print for more than 60 years. This Detective Club classic is introduced by award-winning novelist Martin Edwards, author of The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books, who reveals new information about Henderson's often troubled life and writing career.
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bthegood
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I liked the premise, a serial killer wants to get caught, reads the paper to see if his latest murder in it, then decides he doesn't want to get caught so he must now make an effort to get away with murder. Had high expectations. Writing style fell short for me .
1 hour in #20in4 got me to the end of this book and one book away from a #BookSpinBingo.
Make a great day everyone 😊

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bthegood
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Finished one book for #JoysofJune - thx for hosting @Andrew65

Currently reading 3 books, to finish by months end for some #BookSpinBingo bingos!

Make a great day everyone 😊

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bthegood
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#JoysofJune @Andrew65

Update -nothing finished yet - getting some reading in but not as much as I thought I would this week - 😬

Enjoying all the books - so eventually they'll get read -

Make it a great day for someone - 🌞

Andrew65 That was me the first half of the week, i now need to focus over the next four days. 2y
bthegood @Andrew65 thx for support as always 😊 2y
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bthegood
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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#ThoughtfulThursday hosted by @MoonWitch 94
thanks for the tags @TheSpineView and @peanutnine

I am adding Lake (instead of pool or beach), paperbacks, camping, outdoor festivals.

#JoysofJune @Andrew65 - my goals are to finish the tagged book and Under the Whispering Door - if I do finish these two books I will have earned my first #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Make a great day everyone - 🌞

TheSpineView You're welcome! 2y
peanutnine You're welcome! Good luck on your bingo progress!! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 😎 2y
Andrew65 Good luck 💕 You can do it! 2y
bthegood @TheSpineView @peanutnine @TheAromaofBooks @MoonWitch94 @Andrew65 you guys make me smile, thx for being a part of my Litsy experience 😀 2y
Andrew65 @bthegood and likewise. 😍 2y
TheSpineView @bthegood 👍🤩🌞 2y
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bthegood
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@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

Thanks for the tags @MoonWitch94 and @Christyco125

1. 😵
2. Ill Shadows -tagged in comments below ( @WJCintron @jeannasser ) - it is a great book on it's own, but I think (and hope) there is more to the story -
3. Several People Are Typing - rated as a pick (around 4.5 stars) -

Make a great day everyone 🌞

Eggs Thanks for joining in 👍🏼 2y
JudeCC 🤗🙏❤️😃 Thanks for tagging ill Shadows! Definitely! Souls Adrift, book 2 is currently in the works!! 🙌 2y
bthegood @WJCintron 🙌 👍 💛 (edited) 2y
bthegood @Eggs thx for hosting - 2y
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bthegood
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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#20in4
Thanks for hosting @Andrew65

My goals - to finish the Guncle and tagged book - we'll see though - it's a holiday weekend here and we are planning some family time on Sunday and Monday at the farm (hiking, fishing, swimming) -

Make someone smile today - 🌞

Andrew65 Good luck, great to have you playing along. 😊 2y
bthegood @Andrew65 thx for hosting! 2y
JudeCC That sounds awesome! Have fun! 😃 2y
bthegood @WJCintron Thx and I hope you enjoy your weekend too - 2y
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Andrew65
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Really enjoyed this classic crime book. Not often written from the perspective of a serial killer who wants to get caught!

66 points for TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon

Clwojick Sounds great, and what a stunning cover! 4y
Mitch Love those classic covers - they‘re so wrong that they‘re brilliant! 🤣 4y
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Andrew65
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Started listening to this classic crime book, which is centred on a serial murder and him wanting to be caught! Apparently this was a favourite story for Raymond Chandler, a good feel so far.
#Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon #OutstandingOctober #TeamSlaughter

Ruthiella Love the retro cover! 😀 4y
Clwojick Woo hoo! Go #TeamSlaughter!! 😍🔪🎉🔥😱👻🎃💀🖤 4y
erzascarletbookgasm Interesting title! 4y
Andrew65 @erzascarletbookgasm Was a good read. 4y
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Tamarity
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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Pickpick

This is twisted vintage at its best. Raymond Chandler‘s favourite book.

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LeahBergen
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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I do believe that Mr. Bowling is something more than #JustACreep. 😳

The title character in Raymond Chandler‘s favourite novel (published in 1943) is a serial killer who keeps buying the newspaper to see if anyone suspects him of his crimes. Unfortunately, there is a war on and the clues he leaves keep going unnoticed.

#NoFemmeber

Leftcoastzen Love that cover! 6y
Billypar The title doesn't sound like it's about a serial killer- I would have guessed a zany comedy where Mr. Bowling whacks people with rolled up newspapers or something 😀🗞️💥🤕 6y
Cinfhen I agree @Billypar and it does sound like there is a bit of humor here!! 6y
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Centique Oh my lord that cover is fantastic 😍 6y
batsy I have to chime in about that cover! 💜 6y
LauraBeth This sounds hilarious 😆 6y
rubyslippersreads Fabulous cover! 6y
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CarolynM
Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper | Donald Henderson
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Raiding my husband's bookshelves again
#ReadingResolutions #MysteryMonday

LeahBergen This sounds good! 6y
RaimeyGallant Haha:) 6y
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