{"product_id":"muscle","title":"Muscle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBox and Bone are a pair of tough guys in a hard-boiled city who are capable of extracting apologies and reparations, teaching lessons, and leading them into a classic mystery or a senseless maze of corpses. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 September 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a bustling metropolis teeming with criminals, deceit, and illicit activities, a duo of formidable individuals emerge: Box and _____. These rugged individuals possess a remarkable ability to extract apologies and seek retribution, imparting chilling lessons with their actions. They operate with a sense of urgency and rarely pause to contemplate their choices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil one fateful evening, during a game of poker, they cross paths with a pulp writer brimming with audacious ideas and a unscrupulous private detective. This encounter sets them on a thrilling journey, where they find themselves entangled in a captivating mystery, a labyrinthine maze of corpses, or perhaps a surreal and perplexing fever dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriven by an insatiable thirst for cinematic and literary inspiration, Muscle unfolds as a deconstruction of the noir genre, a relentless narrative of violence, monotony, and madness. The characters, each with their unique quirks and motivations, navigate a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and the consequences of their actions are both profound and unpredictable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough a series of interconnected events and encounters, Box and _____ delve deeper into the seedy underbelly of the city, encountering a cast of characters that range from corrupt politicians to ruthless gangsters. As they unravel the mystery surrounding a missing woman and a valuable artifact, they are forced to confront their own demons and navigate the treacherous waters of power, greed, and betrayal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuscle is a testament to the power of storytelling and the limitless imagination of its creator. It blends elements of classic noir fiction with a modern, subversive twist, creating a unique and captivating narrative that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter. Whether you are a fan of the genre or seeking a fresh and innovative take on the mystery, this book is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780571352227                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Trotter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097009352954,"sku":"9780571352227","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/564db46f379170c8dcb70c5f850ce071.jpg?v=1621010122","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/muscle","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}