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Hoke Moseley, a weary Miami homicide detective, abandons the mainland for Singer Island after a long stretch of personal and financial strain. When a simple robbery by criminal Troy Louden and his eclectic gang turns deadly, Hoke is forced to confront his past and his oath as a cop, spiraling him back into the high‑stakes world he fled. "Sideswipe" delivers a sharp, crime‑laden narrative that balances mid‑life crisis with relentless suspense, characteristic of hard‑boiled detective fiction set amidst Florida’s vivid backdrop.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Charles Ray Willeford
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