Malice in Wonderland, by Rufus King | Vintage Mystery Book - First Edition

Step into the shadows of mid-20th-century suburbia with Rufus King's Malice in Wonderland. In this sharply written collection of crime tales, King masterfully explores the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath seemingly ordinary lives. From a young girl's eerie sense of witchcraft that unmasks a killer to a woman's mysterious death on a Florida beach, these tightly woven mysteries are packed with poisoned marriages, fatal love triangles, and shocking violence. Showcasing King's incredible talent for unexpected twists, this collection cemented Chief Bill Duggan as a memorable figure in classic crime fiction and is a must-read for fans of Hammett and Chandler. 🎩 A CURIOUS FACT "Malice in Wonderland" holds a highly esteemed place in the history of mystery literature. It was selected as #117 in the "Queen's Quorum," a famous and definitive list compiled by Ellery Queen that ranks the 125 most important and influential detective short story collections ever published. CONDITION Overall Condition: Good (Ex-Library) Cover & Spine: Boards and spine show some shelf wear. Dust Jacket: Good condition, showing some shelf wear. Interior: No writing is present within the text, but there are a few smudges and stains throughout. The title page features library stamps, and a library card holder is present on the back endpaper. "No. 2" is written in pencil on the front endpaper. SHIPPING • US Standard: Ships free via USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days). Upgrades available at checkout. • International: Shipped securely worldwide via tracked service. (Buyers are responsible for any local customs/import fees). Carefully packaged and shipped with protective wrap to ensure safe delivery to your bookshelf. SPECS Author: Rufus King Publication Year: 1958 Edition: First Edition (Ex-Library) Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket