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Evan Michael Tanner—a former veteran turned private investigator—keeps one eye on the world while a sleep deprivation turns into a relentless curse. When a desperate mother begs him to find her abducted daughter, Tanner is thrust into a perilous journey that takes him from the White Horse of the Afghan wilderness to the bustling alleys of international espionage. Faced with mercenaries, corrupt agencies, and the harsh realities of human trafficking, Tanner must use every ounce of his grit and ingenuity to bring the girl home.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lawrence Block
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