They Called Him Nighthawk - First Edition - by Sydney Horler

Sydney Horler (18 July 1888 27 October 1954) was a prolific British novelist specialising in thrillers. He decided to become a full-time writer after being fired in 1919. He became a popular author with the publication, in 1925, of his first crime novel, The Mystery of No.1, and with novels such as Checkmate (1930). Horler's work was influenced by other popular thriller writers such as Edgar Wallace and "Sapper".

Horler frequently used his work to put forward his opinions. He was a supporter of the British Monarchy and the Church of England (of which he was a member).[1] Horler's works also incorporated his own prejudices.

One of Horler's characters, the gentleman thief "Nighthawk", only steals jewels from women he sees as sexually immoral, pausing in his work to scrawl the word "Wanton" on their pillowcases.

*Synopsis from Wikipedia.org

    Hard Cover. Condition: Fine.
    Red blind-stamped paper covered boards. Corners lightly bumped. Minimal shelf wear. Boards are clean, clear and bright.
    Text block intact. Contents are clean, clear and bright.
    Dust Jacket in Fine condition. Protected by protective plastic book cover.
    Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1952, a reset edition.
    Binding Condition: Fine.
    Overall Condition: Fine.
    Size: Duodecimo (12mo) 180 mm X 116 mm X 17 mm.
    192 pages.

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