1,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Sofort per Download lieferbar
  • Format: ePub

Frank L. Packard was a Canadian writer of mystery novels. Packard is most famous for his series of books on Jimmie Dale. This edition of Doors of the Night includes a table of contents.

Produktbeschreibung
Frank L. Packard was a Canadian writer of mystery novels. Packard is most famous for his series of books on Jimmie Dale. This edition of Doors of the Night includes a table of contents.

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in D, F, I ausgeliefert werden.

Autorenporträt
Frank L. Packard (1877–1942) was a prolific Canadian author renowned for his contributions to the crime fiction genre. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and educated at McGill University, where he studied engineering. Despite his technical background, Packard's passion for writing took precedence, and he pursued a literary career, gaining fame for his tales of intrigue and suspense. His narratives often delved into the murky underworld of crime, featuring captivating characters and complex plots that resonated with readers of his time. One of his notable works, 'Doors of the Night' (1922), is a quintessential reflection of his literary style, harnessing the gritty atmosphere of a Post-World War I America while exploring themes of redemption and the dichotomy of good and evil. This novel, like many of his stories, showcased Packard's talent for creating engrossing, fast-paced thrillers that captured the imagination of his audience. His writing was characterized by vivid descriptions, dramatic storylines, and an insightful depiction of human nature, which has earned him a distinct place in the early 20th-century literary landscape. Packard's influence extended beyond his life, and his books continue to be celebrated for their contributory significance to the development of noir and detective fiction.