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In a small town in Texas there is a sheriff's deputy named Lou Ford, a man so dull that he lives in cliches, so good-natured that he doesn't even lay a finger on the drunks who come into his custody. But then, that would be too easy, for Lou's sickness requires other victims. . . . A... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Lou Ford: small town "nice guy" deputy sheriff
- Chester Conway: Owner of Conway Construction Company
- Bob Maples: Sheriff
- Joyce Lakeland: Prostitute
- Mike Dean: Foster brother to Lou Ford
- Joseph Rothman: President of the Building Trades Council
- Amy Stanton: Wants to marry Lou Ford
- Elmer Conway: Chester Conway's son
- Howard Hendricks: County Attorney
- Johnnie Pappas: Greek kid
Quotes edit
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“A weed is just a plant out of place.”
Billy Boy Walker
First Sentence edit
I'd finished my pie and was having a second cup of coffee when I saw him.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 523 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Wise Blood, and followed by Memoirs of Hadrian.
This is book 133 of 200 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)
Preceded by Fancies and Goodnights, and followed by The third ghost book.
This is book 49 of 100 in Top 100 Mysteries of All Time (Mystery Writers of America, 1995). (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Third Man, and followed by Where Are the Children?.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jim Thompson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1952
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Fawcett
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1952
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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Movie Connections edit
- The Killer Inside Me (IMDb): Directed by Michael Winterbottom, release date, 8 June 2010 (UK).
- The KIller Inside Me (IMDb): 1976
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