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In the twelfth book of the Dave Brandstetter series, veteran detective Dave Brandstetter is coaxed back into the field for a final case. An injured child found alone on a beach recounts a brutal kidnapping and murder, while the police dismiss both the boy and the death of a popular guitarist, which appears linked to drug‑related violence. Brandstetter must navigate a complex web of street drugs, influential politicians, and unscrupulous record executives, uncovering hidden abuse and deceit in the process.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Joseph Hansen
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