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Top James Hadley Chase Novels

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The thriller writer of my teenage years, these are my favorite Chase novels

Rated 21 points - posted 13 years ago by kris in category Books.
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The Vulture is a patient bird. Report Abuse
Absolutely riveting. And the Borgia-style diamond ring prick at the end was pure genius.
27 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 4 comments
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This was the first book of CHase I read.. But I am surprised to see - 'Just another Sucker' & 'No orchids for Miss Blandish' are missing in the list! , which I believe should be in top 5
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if its the one related to African safari,then its more about adventure and less on suspense,very disappointing for me.....
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yeah u r absolutely right. My most favorite too but second one is "My laugh comes last".Sad it is not there in ur list.
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a must read novel
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Miss Shumway Waves a wand Report Abuse
I really hated reading books until I read this one. Very interesting, full of suspense, and extremely funny!!! I'll recommend it to anybody!
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Do Me A Favor, Drop Dead Report Abuse
Do me a favor, read it!
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An Ace Up My Sleeve Report Abuse
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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Just absolutely stunning read
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Knock, Knock! Who's There? Report Abuse
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 9 comments
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Awesome
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I've been looking for this book for a long time
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Just...Amazing.
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Was looking for this one. So perfectly written. You've got to read it!
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best of all
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Excellent I love every page of it except for 172 to 174.
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i will say, its the best one
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Awesome story.. Mind blowing:-o
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the best one...if u miss this u miss everything...its really the best...
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Come Easy - Go Easy Report Abuse
Slowly developing. Unbelivable ending
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 9 comments
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The Julien Duvivier-directed 1963 adaptation is terrific
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Loved the book. James Hadley Chase is par-excellance. His books are hard to put down . Would be really hard for me to choose the top 5 or even 10 ones as SUCKER PUNCH, YOU'VE GOT IT COMING , COME EASY-GO EASY, THERES ALWAYS A PRICE TAG,and many many more vie for the top place.
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Great novel! One of the best i'v ever read, as if on each single line there is a new event.
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Can be read in a sitting
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Great read with suspenseful character interaction and overall tension build-up.
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best book I have ever read.
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This is the best of all
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This particular novel by james,should have been the top of your list 'cos it is the best i've ever read.
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Absolutely True!!!!
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hit and run Report Abuse
i salute james on this one!!!!!!!!!!!
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You Have Yourself A Deal Report Abuse
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Have This On Me Report Abuse
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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was really one of the best JHC
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Believe This - You'll Believe Anything Report Abuse
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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Lovely... it has to be Believed
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The Guilty Are Afraid Report Abuse
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IN A VAIN SHADOW Report Abuse
Marvelous...Never Allowed me to be away from this book until I completed
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A Coffin from Hong Kong Report Abuse
It’s a Lovely Book where I would like to rate it as top 10 James.
4 points - added 11 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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I'd like to rate it inside top 5. Nelson Ryan's escape from 3 snipers in Hong Kong is the best part. you'll really feel sorry for the murdered girl.
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Tiger By The Tail Report Abuse
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it was my first JHC...the plot was very well..shud be there in top 15 of mine
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You Find him, I'll Fix Him Report Abuse
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i liked this book, it was really good, but i guess my laugh comes last should be in the list somehow
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Like A Hole in The Head Report Abuse
All the signs of a thriller and it delivered.
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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Keeps you hooked from the beginning to the end. 9/10 chances you will read it in one go.
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Tell it to the Birds Report Abuse
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An Ear to the Ground Report Abuse
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I Hold All Four Aces Report Abuse
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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inextricable and impenetrable beauty
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Believed Violent Report Abuse
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris - 1 comment
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This book makes no sense! Worst of all
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My Last comes Last Report Abuse
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fantastic book,it should be top ten....
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The Joker in The Pack Report Abuse
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Mallory Report Abuse
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The Whiff of Money Report Abuse
Never pass up a Mark Girland novel. Never.
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Indeed. Mark Girland is fun.
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You're Dead Without Money Report Abuse
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