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When Fletch finds himself in Brazil, an unplanned trip turns into a whirlwind of intrigue. Amid Carnival festivities in Rio, he meets the alluring Laura Soares and must contend with an American widow who seems to be stalking him, a Brazilian widow with a disturbing connection, and a series of unresolved crimes tied to him. As he moves from Rio to Bahia, Fletch faces a dangerous mystery that threatens not only his leisure but his very survival.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Gregory Mcdonald
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