{"product_id":"richard-s-prather-shell-scott-the-cockeyed-corpse-1967-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Richard S. Prather – Shell Scott The Cockeyed Corpse 1967 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eRichard S. Prather – Meşum Gece (The Cockeyed Corpse) – Ceylan Yayınları Turkish Edition (1967)\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=\"105\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThis edition presents “Meşum Gece,” the Turkish publication attributed to “The Cockeyed Corpse,” written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard S. Prather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published by Ceylan Yayınları in 1967. The novel is part of the Shell Scott detective series, one of the most recognizable examples of mid-20th-century American hardboiled private investigator fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard S. Prather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is best known for creating the character \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShell Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a private detective defined by his toughness, confidence, and fast-paced problem-solving style. Shell Scott operates in a world of crime, deception, and danger, where each case pulls him into increasingly complex and often violent situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eThe Shell Scott series is structured around standalone investigations, with each novel presenting a new case involving murder, conspiracy, or criminal schemes. The series is known for its fast pacing, light noir atmosphere, and action-driven storytelling, combining classic detective work with suspense and sharp narrative momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e“The Cockeyed Corpse” follows this formula, placing Shell Scott in a case centered around a suspicious death that quickly develops into a wider web of crime and deception. The investigation unfolds through clues, confrontations, and unexpected turns, consistent with Prather’s energetic and engaging style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003ePublished by Ceylan Yayınları in 1967, this Turkish edition reflects the strong popularity of American detective fiction in Turkey during the 1960s, especially serialized pulp crime novels featuring recurring private investigator heroes.\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=\"1716\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e• Title: Meşum Gece (The Cockeyed Corpse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e• Original Title: The Cockeyed Corpse (attributed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e• Author: Richard S. Prather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e• Publisher: Ceylan Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e• Genre: Hardboiled detective; crime fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e• Main Character: Shell Scott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e• Character Note: Shell Scott is a private detective known for solving standalone cases in each novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e• Significance: Part of the Shell Scott series, a popular mid-century American detective fiction franchise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e• Themes: Crime; investigation; murder; deception; mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: 1967 Turkish edition representing classic Shell Scott detective fiction publishing in Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038468190346,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_38a35fc5-e586-44bf-9145-aa6dfa3347b1.jpg?v=1776339068","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/richard-s-prather-shell-scott-the-cockeyed-corpse-1967-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}