The Candy Kid by Dorothy B. Hughes

The Candy Kid

Dorothy B. Hughes

213 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Candy Kid by Dorothy B. Hughes is a gripping mystery that will captivate readers who crave a slow-burning, dark tale of deception and danger, perfect for those who enjoy complex characters, morally ambiguous themes, and a gritty, suspenseful narrative that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

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In El Paso, a ranch hand falls for a dangerous gringaJose Aragon looks like a cowboy and, to his disgust, smells like one too. In El Paso between jobs, he’s standing outside the Chenoweth Hotel, praying for a room, a shower, and a couple of ice co...

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