{"product_id":"9780857503770","title":"No Middle Name","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fiction collection of suspenseful short stories featuring a relentless, nomadic antihero who moves through danger with quiet authority. The central arc traces a young, wary wanderer’s path toward becoming a fierce, wandering avenger who dispenses justice where law falters. The intended reader is adult thriller fans and crime fiction lovers who crave lean, high-stakes storytelling, sharp wit, and morally fraught dilemmas. The tone blends gripping tension with a cool, stubborn resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned as story-led entertainment, the volume gathers twelve twisty tales plus a brand-new novella, along with several previously published shorts. Each story stands on its own but together they illuminate the antihero’s early years and the forces that shaped him into the relentless traveler readers know.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect fast-paced, cinematic writing, crisp dialogue, and a mix of hard-edged action and reflective moments. The reading experience is distinctive for its taut plotting, surprise twists, and the way clues line up—inviting readers to anticipate outcomes without giving too much away. Readers move through the collection by following the protagonist through different confrontations and moral tests, with the voice staying steady and precise throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve twisty stories plus a brand-new novella, with several previously published shorts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA focused look at the antihero’s early years and evolution into a wandering avenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean, cinematic prose with sharp dialogue, brisk pacing, and high-stakes suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone stories that reward attentive reading while contributing to a larger arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of justice, resilience, and moral choice that lingers after the last page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this collection offers a deeper appreciation for the origins of a legendary antihero, delivering a sharpened appetite for suspense and a renewed trust in tight, thought-provoking storytelling. It leaves a lasting impression by blending grit, moral complexity, and unforgettable momentum that keeps readers turning pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540606300377,"sku":"BK0214027","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91nw8tV0z8S._SL1500.jpg?v=1779259567","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780857503770","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}