<p>In 'Marbleface,' Max Brand delves into the tumultuous life of an ex-prizefighter cast into the role of a fugitive, painting an evocative portrait of a man grappling with destiny and the perils of a past life. The protagonist's once promising boxing career, cut short by a medical verdict foretelling a life of caution, juxtaposes his now peril-fraught path, sketching a poignant exploration of fate and resilience. Brand's prose, rich in its econo...