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In the gritty heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin, a color‑blind photographer takes on a dangerous investigation, following a trail of clues left behind by a murdered street hustler. As he probes deeper into the city’s underbelly, he confronts a complex web of crime, sexuality, and the darker corners of human desire. This psychological mystery, rooted in the lives of photographers and women journalists, unfolds with suspense and a compelling view of urban intrigue.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: David Hunt
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