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James Figueras is an art critic whose moral compass is shattered, driven by a compulsive need to carve a lasting name. He tracks a renowned painter who has retreated into the isolation of Florida’s swamplands. Figueras’s pursuit is not limited to the master’s oeuvre; he hunts for something far more sinister and horrific than can be imagined, threatening the delicate balance of art and violence that defines the novel.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Charles Ray Willeford
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