{"product_id":"the-lost-valley-by-j-m-walsh-paperback","title":"The Lost Valley, by J. M. Walsh (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE LOST VALLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI came upon the place quite unexpectedly. Centuries of wind and wave had carved a little nook out of the foot of the cliff and fashioned it so cunningly that I did not see it until I was right on top of it. After the warmth of the open beach and the glare of the white road I had recently travelled its shade looked so inviting that I limped in under the overhang of the cliff and dropped joyfully on to the cool patch of sand. It was the first moment of contentment I had known for many weary months, and, needless to say, I set myself out to make the most of it. I was absolutely sick of tramping about. My left boot had burst and, by the feel of it, there wasn't too much left of my right sole. I had been crawling along the road since daylight-and for many days before for that matter-searching for a job that failed to materialise...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. M. Walsh was a prolific British-Australian author known for his mystery and adventure novels throughout the mid-20th century. Specializing in crime fiction, espionage thrillers, and action-packed stories, Walsh penned numerous works, including \u003cem\u003eThe Man Behind the Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Valley\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing often featured resourceful protagonists, international intrigue, and suspenseful plots, making him a popular author in the pulp fiction genre during his time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184680796369,"sku":"9781557429766","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781557429766_FC.jpg?v=1784081499","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-lost-valley-by-j-m-walsh-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}