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It was a tough break. Parry was innocent. On top of that he was a decent sort of guy who never bothered people and wanted to lead a quiet life. But there was too much on the other side and on his side of it there was practically nothing. The judge handed him a life sentence and he was taken to San Quentin.
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David Goodis
Born:
March 2, 1917
Died:
January 7, 1967
(aged 49)
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David Loeb Goodis was an American writer of crime fiction, noted for his prolific output of short stories and novels epitomizing the noir fiction genre.
Known for:
Cassidy's Girl (1951)
The Wounded and the Slain
Of tender sin (1952)
Night squad
The blonde on the street corner (1954)
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