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When the body of a prostitute is found mutilated and violently raped on a London street, DCI Annie Carr faces a case she has never seen before. The investigation forces her to confront the brutality of the crime and the limits of her own experience and dedication while navigating the grim realities of both the police force and the streets of London.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Martina Cole
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