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In a world of lawyers and detectives, Jill Lawton seeks Matthew Hope to uncover the truth behind her husband's disappearance. The case becomes more complex when a corpse is found on a Calusa beach with Jack Lawton's ID in his pocket. Hope's associates, Chambers, Kiley, and Lamb, find themselves drawn into the investigation, leading them to the Sunshine State. The story is set in a fictional Florida, where they encounter slimy characters and delve into the dark side of law. The novel explores the theme of the client hiding something, as the characters uncover a kinky and sizzling sex life that Jack and Jill preferred. The book is a mystery with a twist, set against the backdrop of Florida law and dark secrets.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Evan Hunter
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