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Set against the backdrop of TunFaire, a city famed for its beauty, sorcery, and crime, Garrett— a seasoned private investigator— is thrust into a perilous situation when everyone suddenly turns on him. The catalyst is the daughter of a comatose crime boss, whose mental instability and obsession with Garrett threaten to ignite chaos. With street crime, sorcerers, and alchemical threats looming, Garrett must navigate the city’s shadows, protect the innocent, and confront his own quick-witted yet perilous methods to restore balance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Glen Cook
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