{"product_id":"paperback-jack-9781250827319","title":"Paperback Jack","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback Jack is a brand new historical thriller from Grand Master Loren D. Estleman: lurid paperback covers promised sex and danger  but what went on behind the scenes was nearly as spicy as the adventures between the covers.  1946. Fresh from the War in Europe  hack writer Jacob Heppleman discovers a changed world back home. The pulp magazines he used to write for are dying  replaced by a revolutionary new publishing racket: paperback novels  offering cheap excitement for the common man and woman. Although scorned by the critics  the tawdry drugstore novels sell like hotcakes  or so Jacob is assured by the enterprising head of Blue Devil Books  a pioneer in paperback publishing  known for its two-fisted heroes and underclad cover girls.  As Jack Holly  Jacob finds success as the author of scandalously bestselling crime novels. He prides himself on the authenticity of his work  however  which means picking the brains of some less than reputable characters  including an Irish gangster who wants a cut of the profits  or else. Meanwhile  as Hollywood comes calling  the entire industry also comes under fire from censorious politicians out to tame the paperback jungle in the name of public morality.  Targeted by both Congress and the Mob  Jay may end up the victim of his own success  unless he can write his way to a happier ending.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648076275765,"sku":"ByrdShop_1250827310","price":35.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781250827319.jpg?v=1781708725","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/paperback-jack-9781250827319","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}