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Ed McBain introduces a new and intriguing twist in the 87th Precinct series with this gripping mystery. Detective Steve Carella, known for his wit and sharp instincts, finds himself drawn into a world of Shakespearean cryptic messages from a master criminal. The Deaf Man, who claims to be deaf but is actually deaf, sends Carella messages that each contain a line from one of Shakespeare's works. As the detectives try to solve the riddles, they find themselves relying on their knowledge of the bard's plays to decipher the clues. This novel combines McBain's signature flair for a police procedural with a fresh literary twist, making it a must-read for fans of both genre and literature.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Evan Hunter
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