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Paul Benjamin, a thriving accountant in New York City, enjoys a mid‑day lunch when his home is invaded by drug addicts. They brutalize his wife and daughter, killing the former and leaving the latter comatose. Overwhelmed with grief and disillusioned by society, Benjamin resolves to take justice into his own hands. Armed with a revolver and no concern for his safety, he sets out to exact vengeance on the offenders who evade law enforcement.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Brian Garfield
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