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The novel follows five men known as the Zoo Gang as they engage in jewel heists, kidnappings, and the theft of a priceless art collection. Their capers take place on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, where they confront the criminal underworld.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Crime Fiction/Heist Fiction
Authors: Paul Gallico
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