Publication: Graphic, 1951, Hasbrouck Heights
First edition. PBO. Good in pictorial wrappers. As Sam Gowan holds an empty pistol in his hands as he stands over the body of a man who had been shot through the head, only one word comes to mind .... Escape!! Sam Gowan had never heard of homicide detective Barney Manton. Barney's simple theory about catching murderers is to beat, torture, and hound your suspect until he confesses. In a cat and mouse struggle with all the resources of the police department on the side of the sadistic detective, the two men meet.
Inventory Number: 7028