{"product_id":"peter-cheyney-dark-interlude-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Peter Cheyney – Dark Interlude 1954 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"97\"\u003ePeter Cheyney – Ölüm Kervanı (Dark Interlude) – Ekicigil Yayınları Turkish Edition (1954)\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=\"99\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThis edition presents “Ölüm Kervanı,” the Turkish translation of “Dark Interlude,” published by Ekicigil Yayınları in 1954 as a first edition. The novel is attributed to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeter Cheyney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most prominent authors of mid-20th-century hardboiled crime and espionage fiction, known for his fast-paced and cinematic storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeter Cheyney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e built his reputation on blending detective fiction with spy thriller elements, creating narratives driven by deception, shifting loyalties, and constant danger. His protagonists typically operate in morally ambiguous environments where survival depends on instinct, quick decision-making, and the ability to navigate layers of betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e“Dark Interlude” follows this tradition, presenting a suspense-driven narrative set against a backdrop of crime and covert operations. The story unfolds through tension, pursuit, and unexpected turns, emphasizing atmosphere and momentum over procedural investigation. As with many Cheyney works, the tone remains dark, direct, and tightly constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThis Turkish first edition is particularly notable for its cover artwork illustrated by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSamim Utkun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most important names in Turkish pulp illustration. His dramatic and expressive style gives the book a strong visual identity, distinctly different from European editions, making it especially desirable for collectors of local pulp art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003ePublished by Ekicigil Yayınları in 1954, this edition represents an important example of early Turkish translations of international noir and espionage fiction, reflecting the strong popularity of Peter Cheyney’s works in mid-century Turkey.\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=\"1824\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e• Title: Ölüm Kervanı (Dark Interlude)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e• Original Title: Dark Interlude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e• Author: Peter Cheyney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e• Publisher: Ekicigil Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e• Genre: Crime fiction; hardboiled; spy thriller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e• Cover Artist: Samim Utkun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e• Significance: Early Turkish edition of a Peter Cheyney noir\/spy novel with iconic local cover art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e• Artistic Note: Locally illustrated cover by Samim Utkun, highly collectible and distinct from European editions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e• Themes: Crime; espionage; deception; betrayal; moral ambiguity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: 1954 first edition with strong Turkish pulp illustration pedigree\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038210044042,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_a8c30c1f-1fc7-4262-ac18-4ef823d43870.jpg?v=1776333723","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/peter-cheyney-dark-interlude-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}