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A Peter Styles Mystery #1
The Laughter Trap
Mystery novel. Series journalist Peter Styles.
- GenresMystery
188 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1964
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Judson Philips
71 books9 followersJudson Pentecost Philips
AKA Hugh Pentecost
AKA Philip Owen
Judson Pentecost Philips (August 10, 1903 – March 7, 1989) was an American writer who wrote more than 100 mystery and detective novels under the pseudonyms Hugh Pentecost and Philip Owen, as well as under his own name. As Judson Philips, he also wrote numerous pulp sports novels in the 1930s
AKA Hugh Pentecost
AKA Philip Owen
Judson Pentecost Philips (August 10, 1903 – March 7, 1989) was an American writer who wrote more than 100 mystery and detective novels under the pseudonyms Hugh Pentecost and Philip Owen, as well as under his own name. As Judson Philips, he also wrote numerous pulp sports novels in the 1930s
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October 20, 2012
Something about mysteries set in a northern winter makes them even more compelling. This one takes place during a weekend at a ski resort, and it does not disappoint. Sympathetic characters and a twisty plot make for a thrilling read.
March 20, 2012
Peter Styles lost his right leg and his father when two men driving a dark sedan forced his car off the narrow mauntain road. The last thing Peter remembered was a maniacal laugh. A year later, Peter returned to the ski resort where the accident happened to seek the unknown killers. But the night he arrived, he heard the same mad laugh again, and two girl from the resort are killed...
The book is amazing. I really liked how Philips built the plot, filling it with the constant tension and suspect and making me wonder what happens next. I also like the philosophic ideas of the book about the senseless violence in our life and its origins.
The characters are just great. Peter Styles is an ideal example of honesty, strong will and determination, who is willing to stop the murderers from killing people. Jim Trenter, who is narrating the story, is also a likable character. Actually, all the characters have complicated personalities, even the girls killed at the very beginning.
I highly reccomend "Laughing Trap" to everyone who loves detectives.
The book is amazing. I really liked how Philips built the plot, filling it with the constant tension and suspect and making me wonder what happens next. I also like the philosophic ideas of the book about the senseless violence in our life and its origins.
The characters are just great. Peter Styles is an ideal example of honesty, strong will and determination, who is willing to stop the murderers from killing people. Jim Trenter, who is narrating the story, is also a likable character. Actually, all the characters have complicated personalities, even the girls killed at the very beginning.
I highly reccomend "Laughing Trap" to everyone who loves detectives.
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September 30, 2018Synopsis: while at a ski resort, Peter Styles lost his father and his leg in an accident. He returns to find the men responsible.
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