This break-out crime novel, originally published in 1930 under pseudonym "John Doe," was actually written by Tiffany Thayer, who hit the national bestseller lists that same year with his acclaimed novel
Thirteen Men,
which was quickly followed with one controversial book after another. Now
Eyewitness!
is finally back in print for the first time in 95 years and hasn't lost its explosive punch.
A crusading reporter teams up with an ex-Texas Ranger-turned mobster to solve a series of gangland murders in a seething, criminal underworld where gangs are fighting gangs, the police are crooks, a dog becomes a hero, and a simple card game turns into a tragedy "The action moves swiftly and is entirely out of the ordinary. It is an exciting story written in a graphic style."
Springfield News-Sun
"A thrilling tale...one part mystery, one part crooked politics, and one part Rin-Tin-Tin."
Tulsa Tribune
"It is certainly very well done."
Daily Telegraph
"A swift thriller by the author of a current bestseller."
The Cleveland Press
"Full of action and suspense."
New York Observer
"The author can really tell a story. We congratulate Mr. Doe."
News Chronicle