| Author |
Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975 |
| Title |
The trap
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| Original Publication |
New York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1929.
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| Series Title |
Produced from the August 1929 issue of Munsey's Magazine.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"The Trap" by Murray Leinster is a crime fiction story written in the late 1920s. The narrative revolves around the themes of murder, deception, and the significance of reputation, particularly focusing on how a seemingly perfect crime can unravel through unforeseen circumstances. The story illustrates the lengths individuals may go to preserve their image and the eventual consequences that ensue when one tries to outsmart the law. In "The Trap," we follow the character Colby, who meticulously plans and executes the murder of Grahame, a bootleg operator, to steal a significant amount of cash. Initially believing his plan flawless, Colby is soon haunted by the reputation of Detective Sergeant Nesbit, who he fears might connect Grahame’s disappearance to him. As anxiety sets in, Colby receives a letter addressed to Grahame, which he perceives as a trap by Nesbit to catch him. The story escalates into a psychological battle, where Colby's paranoia about being discovered intensifies. Ultimately, he confesses to the murder, only to learn that things are not as they seem, and his own assumptions have ensnared him in a trap of his own making, showcasing the disastrous impact of underestimating others and overestimating oneself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Murderers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detectives -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75094 |
| Release Date |
Jan 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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