Shadows of the Gallows

By Patrick Charles Murphy

Book Overview

Shadows of the Gallows is a historical fiction novel by Patrick C. Murphy. It is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young Irish immigrant named Liam O'Connor who finds himself caught up in the criminal underworld of New York City. Liam is falsely accused of murder and is sentenced to hang on the gallows. However, he is given a chance to clear his name when he is offered a job by a wealthy businessman who believes in his innocence. Liam must navigate the dangerous world of gangs, corrupt police officers, and political corruption in order to uncover the truth and prove his innocence. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a tough-as-nails female detective and a charming streetwise kid. Shadows of the Gallows is a thrilling tale of justice, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432583670
• ISBN13: 9781432583675
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"