{"product_id":"brett-halliday-the-blonde-cried-murder-1955-turkish-book-turkey-michael-shayne","title":"Brett Halliday – The Blonde Cried Murder 1955 Turkish Book Turkey Michael Shayne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eBrett Halliday – Cani Sensin (The Blonde Cried Murder) – Plastik Yayınları Turkish Edition (1955)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eThis edition presents “Cani Sensin,” the Turkish translation of “The Blonde Cried Murder,” written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrett Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the pen name of Davis Dresser. Published by Plastik Yayınları in 1955, this volume belongs to the mid-20th-century wave of American hardboiled detective fiction translated and distributed in Turkey, reflecting the strong popularity of pulp crime novels during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrett Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is best known for his creation of private detective Michael Shayne, a central figure in American noir and hardboiled fiction. Halliday’s storytelling is characterized by fast-paced narratives, sharp dialogue, and tightly woven mystery structures set in morally complex environments. His novels frequently explore themes of crime, deception, and investigation within a gritty, suspense-driven atmosphere that helped define the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eIn this novel, part of the Michael Shayne universe, the narrative continues Halliday’s signature style of intense crime investigation, where danger and intrigue unfold through a series of twists and psychological tension. The story reflects the classic pulp tradition, combining mystery elements with hardboiled detective fiction conventions that kept readers engaged through suspense and rapid pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eThis Turkish edition is further distinguished by its cover artwork created by Turkish illustrator \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eŞevki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Unlike European editions, this locally produced cover reflects a distinct visual interpretation of the story, shaped by Turkish illustration styles of the era. These localized covers often emphasized dramatic composition and emotional intensity, giving the book a unique collectible identity within Turkish pulp publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eAs a 1955 publication, this edition stands as a notable example of early Turkish translations of American detective fiction. Its combination of Brett Halliday’s noir storytelling and locally produced cover art enhances its value for collectors interested in both literary history and mid-century Turkish paperback design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e• Title: Cani Sensin (The Blonde Cried Murder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e• Original Title: The Blonde Cried Murder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e• Author: Brett Halliday (Davis Dresser)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e• Publisher: Plastik Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e• Genre: Crime fiction; hardboiled detective; noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003e• Main Character: Detective fiction (Michael Shayne universe by Brett Halliday)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e• Cover Artist: Şevki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e• Significance: Mid-1950s Turkish edition of American hardboiled detective fiction with locally illustrated cover art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Classic Turkish pulp crime novel featuring a distinctive local cover interpretation different from European editions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48023396778122,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_51915e9b-f9aa-42f0-9985-823b1d56566f.jpg?v=1776165591","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/brett-halliday-the-blonde-cried-murder-1955-turkish-book-turkey-michael-shayne","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}