Not Safe to be Free by James Hadley Chase [Old Edition] [Same Cover] [rare books]

Book Summary: Not Safe to Be Free is a suspense thriller by James Hadley Chase set against the glamorous backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival. The story revolves around Lucille Balu, an ambitious young actress who dreams of stardom. When she is invited to meet powerful Hollywood producer Floyd Delaney, she believes it could be the opportunity of a lifetime. However, she becomes entangled with Delaney's son, Jay, a charming but deeply disturbed young man with homicidal tendencies. As murders begin to occur, a tense psychological drama unfolds, exposing the dark side of wealth, fame, obsession, and mental instability. The novel combines fast-paced action, suspense, and crime investigation while exploring the mind of a dangerous killer, making it one of Chase's most gripping psychological thrillers. About the Author James Hadley Chase was the pen name of René Lodge Brabazon Raymond (1906–1985), a British writer renowned for his crime, thriller, and noir novels. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he wrote nearly ninety novels, many of which became international bestsellers and were adapted for film and television. Although many of his stories were set in the United States, Chase never lived there and instead relied on extensive research, maps, and slang guides to create authentic settings. His breakthrough novel, No Orchids for Miss Blandish, established his reputation as a master of hard-boiled crime fiction. Known for his tightly constructed plots, memorable villains, and suspenseful storytelling, Chase remains one of the most widely read crime writers of the twentieth century.