Books like Police at the station and they don't look friendly by Adrian McKinty
Adrian McKinty’s thriller follows Detective Sean Duffy as he probes a strange murder that involves an unusual weapon. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Belfast, Duffy finds himself ensnared by a ruthless criminal underworld. As the investigation deepens, the detective must use all his wits to avoid becoming the next victim.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Adrian McKinty
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