The tick of the clock
About this book
The is a police procedural mystery. It is the rare work of pure fiction written by Herbert Asbury, a early 20th century newsman. The work evokes late 1920s Manhattan, and other environs like Chinatown. If you like old fashioned mystery stories this may hit the spot. I would class it with Latimore's work. Same sort of grittiness. Be advised that like much work of this time, the book dabbles in racism. In this instance, it is the Chinese getting the treatment. Also, to some extent, Italians.
Reader Profile
· 206 pages · ≈ 3 h 49 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The tick of the clock?
About ≈ 3 h 49 m — 206 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The tick of the clock?
206 pages in its most-read edition.
Is The tick of the clock in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The tick of the clock?
Herbert Asbury.
Where can I read The tick of the clock online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library