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Clinton Brown thrives as the best rewrite man at the Pacific City Courier, boasting both intelligence and good looks. After a painful divorce, he finds himself pursued by a former love and an affluent widow, each hoping to fill the void in his life. Yet deep within, a profound emptiness persists—one that leaves his future uncertain and his caffeine‑filled nights teeming with doubts. Without finding that missing piece, Brown’s calm exterior threatens to unravel into rage and potential violence.
First publish date: 15 October 1997
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: Jim Thompson
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