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After solving a deadly case in the small town of Lobo's Nod, seventeen‑year‑old Jazz, the son of history's most infamous serial murderer, travels to New York City to assist the police in tracking down the Hat‑Dog Killer. This second book in the series continues the suspenseful hunt, blending youthful ingenuity with relentless investigative effort.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Barry Lyga
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