Jaywalker by Ross Rocklynne (1950)
In Ross Rocklynne's novel, Jaywalker, a young man named Jay Walker is on the run from the law. He is accused of a crime he didn't commit and is desperate to prove his innocence. He is aided by a mysterious woman named Lola, who helps him evade the police and find the real culprit. Along the way, Jay discovers a secret about his past that could change his life forever. As he races against time to clear his name, he must also confront his own inner demons and the dark secrets of his past. With the help of Lola, Jay must find the courage to face his fears and prove his innocence.
By Ross Rocklynne · First published 1950 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 7,383 words
First lines
Women may be against progress because it means new pseudo-widowhoods. Space-widowhood, for instance.
At last she was on the gangplank, entering the mouth of the spaceship -- and nothing could ever stop her now. Not unless she broke down completely in front of all these hurrying, Moon-bound passengers, in plain sight of the scattered crowd which clustered on the other side of the space-field barriers. Even that possibility was denied her when two gently insistent middle-aged ladies indicated she was blocking the way.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ross Rocklynne
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 7,383 words
- Structure: 1 section, 157 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and intrigue, as the protagonist is likely a 'jaywalker' in more ways than one.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of suspense and danger, as the protagonist is likely in a dangerous situation.
- Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a sense of criminal activity, as the protagonist is likely involved in some kind of illegal activity.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a sense of adventure, as the protagonist is likely on a journey of some kind.
Tags
Fiction · Science Fiction · Short stories · Space flight to the moon · Spouses · away · back · captain · could · eagen · earth · even