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Author: Bill Pronzini

📘 A wasteland of strangers by Bill Pronzini

Set in the quiet, off‑season town of Pomo, California, "A Wasteland of Strangers" follows the arrival of enigmatic deputy John Faith. His presence draws sharp opinions and wary rumors among the residents. When a beautiful, lonely woman is brutally slain after meeting Faith, he becomes the prime suspect. As the community hovers between fear and condemnation, Faith is driven to uncover the murderer’s identity—an effort that becomes as crucial to him as it is to the town. The novel weaves a tense detective story against the backdrop of small‑town life, exploring themes of suspicion, redemption, and the fragile connection between strangers. KEYWORDS, keywords for the book include"

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Bill Pronzini

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