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A craftsman in New York City is tasked with investigating a murder committed by his former lover's new beau. The case takes a turn when another attractive woman distracts him, leaving the police department in charge of the investigation. This novel is a literary masterpiece, with Pete Hamill, an author of mystery and crime fiction, praised for his ability to make characters believable.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Evan Hunter
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