The trap: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The trap: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The trap is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Leinster, Murray (1896–1975).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Trap" by Murray Leinster is a crime fiction story written in the late 1920s. The narrative revolves around the themes of murder, deception, and the significance of reputation, particularly focusing on how a seemingly perfect crime can unravel through unforeseen circumstances. The story illustrates the lengths individuals may go to preserve their image and the eventual consequences that ensue when one tries to outsmart the law. In "The Trap," we follow the character Colby, who meticulously plans and executes the murder of Grahame, a bootleg operator, to steal a significant amount of cash. Initially believing his plan flawless, Colby is soon haunted by the reputation of Detective Sergeant Nesbit, who he fears might connect Grahame’s disappearance to him. As anxiety sets in, Colby receives a letter addressed to Grahame, which he perceives as a trap by Nesbit to catch him. The story escalates into a psychological battle, where Colby's paranoia about being discovered intensifies. Ultimately, he confesses to the murder, only to learn that things are not as they seem, and his own assumptions have ensnared him in a trap of his own making, showcasing the disastrous impact of underestimating others and overestimating oneself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The trap
- Author credits: Leinster, Murray (1896–1975)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detectives -- Fiction
- Murderers -- Fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
