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An account of the brutal 1983 murder of Rozanne Gailiunas, recently separated from her husband, follows the two-year police investigation that ensued, a probe that culminated in the pursuit of Joy Aylor, wife of Rozanne's contractor-lover. The story details the relentless pursuit of Joy Aylor and the tireless efforts of the police to uncover the truth behind the murder.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Carlton Stowers
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