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In the quiet towns of England, a series of murders – the Porphyria killings – throws a shadow over the community. Detective Brian Macalvie and his partner, Police Chief Richard Jury, must navigate the grim clues and sinister motives to bring the culprit to justice. Joining them are Sergeant Wiggins, offering sharp procedural insight, and the elusive Melrose Plant, whose shadowy presence adds complexity to the investigation.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Martha Grimes
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