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George Moran never sought trouble, but his life turns upside down when he becomes entangled with the wife of a Dominican cop whose ties run deep in the drug‑trafficking underworld. His indiscretion sends him on a frantic pursuit that takes him from the streets of the Dominican Republic to the neon‑lit streets of Miami, where organized crime and corrupt officials stand between him and the truth. In classic Leonard style, the novel combines sharp dialogue, a hard‑boiled atmosphere, and a relentless chase through a world of fugitives and powerful millionaires.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Elmore Leonard
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