JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Red Scare Murders.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 35. P. 51 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article reviews "The Red Scare Murders," a private investigator novel set during the McCarthy era, written by Con Lehane. The story follows Mick Mulligan, a WWII veteran and former Hollywood cartoonist who becomes a private investigator after being blacklisted. He is hired to investigate the case of Harold Williams, a Black cab driver and Communist Party member convicted of murdering a wealthy taxi owner, who is facing execution. As Mulligan delves into the case, he uncovers a web of social unrest and potential injustice, reflecting the intense paranoia of the time. The novel is noted for its engaging pacing and hardboiled dialogue, appealing to fans of crime fiction. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/09, Vol. 272, Issue 35, p51
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:187961716
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