The Last Trespasser by Jim Harmon
The Last Trespasser is a suspenseful thriller set in the small town of Redwood, California. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, he quickly becomes the target of suspicion and fear. As the townspeople try to uncover the stranger's identity and motives, they soon discover that he is connected to a series of unsolved murders that have been plaguing the town for years. With the help of a local detective, the townspeople must race against time to uncover the truth before the stranger can carry out his sinister plan. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and prejudices as they come to terms with the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of their seemingly peaceful town.
By Jim Harmon · First published 1960 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 7,787 words
First lines
"There was nothing wrong with him that a Rider could not cure. and the rougher, the better!"
They would not believe Malloy was alone in there, in the padded cell. That made it worse.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jim Harmon
- Date: 1960 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Fiction
- Length: 7,787 words
- Structure: 1 section, 280 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that the protagonist is on a mission to uncover a hidden truth, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies that the protagonist is in a dangerous situation, which is a common theme in thriller novels.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the protagonist is embarking on a journey, which is a common theme in adventure novels.
- Fiction — The book is written by Jim Harmon, which implies that it is a work of fiction.
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