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Detective Bobby Hurd, a seasoned homicide officer from Detroit, looks forward to a quiet vacation away from the city’s crime scenes. His chosen retreat is Palm Beach, but the peaceful setting is quickly disrupted when a notorious gun‑collecting millionaire and a disgruntled ex‑cop converge on the area. Their presence brings a long‑mysterious Motown murder into the sunny Florida environment, forcing Hurd to confront new suspects and hidden motives in a place he hoped would be free of danger. This engaging detective and mystery story follows Hurd as he navigates a complex web of crime, loyalty, and betrayal across state lines.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Elmore Leonard
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