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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Mild Language
Famous Players: The Mysterious Death of William Desmond Taylor
Series A Treasury of XXth Century Murder Written and illustrated by Rick Geary
Publisher
NBM
Imprint
NBM
ISBN
Series A Treasury of XXth Century Murder Written and illustrated by Rick Geary
9781561635603
Famous Players: The Mysterious Death of William Desmond Taylor
Out of stock
SKU
978156163560XJ
When William Desmond Taylor is found dead of a gunshot wound in his home on February 2, 1922, the close-knit motion-picture community is thrown into chaos. At first glance, it seems unimaginable that Taylor, a "sophisticated director of high-spirited adventure tales and high-profile literary adaptations," could draw the ire of anyone, let alone a murderer. However, the ensuing investigation reveals that the well-respected Taylor was not the person he seemed-and neither were his friends. A number of suspects for the murder are considered in this graphic novelization of the homicide case that shook Hollywood. Ink-on-paper illustrations, including maps.
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Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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