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The Magic Striptease

George P. Garrett

4/5 ( ratings)

A collection of three stories, "The Magic Striptease" ranges in moods from comic to grim. The title story is of Jacob Quirk, a talented mimic who is able to transform himself into anyone and anything, including a postman, cop, laundryman, and crook. The second story, "The Noise of Strangers", tells the story of Sheriff Jack Riddle, and his struggle to determine justice and regulate the law. The final story, "The Satyr Shall Cry", is told with multiple viewpoints and illustrates a grisly double murder in Paradise Springs, Florida.

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Publisher: LSU Press

Release: February 01, 2003

ISBN: 0807128740

ISBN 13: 9780807128749

The Magic Striptease

George P. Garrett

4/5 ( ratings)

A collection of three stories, "The Magic Striptease" ranges in moods from comic to grim. The title story is of Jacob Quirk, a talented mimic who is able to transform himself into anyone and anything, including a postman, cop, laundryman, and crook. The second story, "The Noise of Strangers", tells the story of Sheriff Jack Riddle, and his struggle to determine justice and regulate the law. The final story, "The Satyr Shall Cry", is told with multiple viewpoints and illustrates a grisly double murder in Paradise Springs, Florida.

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Publisher: LSU Press

Release: February 01, 2003

ISBN: 0807128740

ISBN 13: 9780807128749

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