The Mad and the Bad
by Jean-Patrick Manchette
The Mad and the Bad is a gripping crime novel by Jean-Patrick Manchette, a master of the genre. The story follows a hitman and his target, a young boy, as they navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse across France. With its sharp prose and intense pacing, the novel explores themes of violence, morality, and the absurdity of modern life.
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New York Review of Books
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Crime Fiction Noir French Literature Thriller Psychological Drama Modern Classics Suspense Literary Fiction European Literature Detective Stories
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