John McCharty – Kiss the Blood Off My Hands 1972 1st Turkish Book Turkey
John McCharty – Oldu Bitti (Kiss the Blood Off My Hands) – Milliyet Yayınları Turkish Edition (1972) – First Edition
Description:
This is the Turkish first edition of Kiss the Blood Off My Hands, published under the title Oldu Bitti by Milliyet Yayınları in 1972. Attributed here to John McCharty, the novel reflects the dark tone and psychological intensity typical of mid-20th century noir fiction, where crime, guilt, and inner conflict take center stage.
The story follows a man haunted by a violent past, struggling to escape the consequences of a crime that continues to shape his life. As he attempts to build a new identity, circumstances and relationships pull him back into a world of danger and moral uncertainty. The narrative unfolds through tension, emotional pressure, and the gradual resurfacing of buried truths.
The novel is built around themes of guilt, redemption, and inevitability, emphasizing the psychological burden carried by its protagonist. Rather than focusing solely on investigation, it explores the internal conflict of a man trying to outrun his past in a world that offers little escape.
For collectors, this 1972 Turkish first edition represents part of the noir and crime fiction wave widely published by Milliyet Yayınları during the early 1970s. These editions introduced darker, more psychologically driven narratives to Turkish readers. Its strong noir themes and period context make it a notable collectible within classic crime literature.
Key Features:
• Title: Oldu Bitti (Kiss the Blood Off My Hands)
• Author: John McCharty
• Publisher: Milliyet Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1972
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Novel
• Genre: Crime fiction, noir, psychological thriller
• Themes: Guilt, redemption, violence, identity, inner conflict
• Narrative Focus: Psychological tension and consequences of past actions
• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish first edition of a dark noir-themed crime novel