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In "The First Victim," author Ridley Pearson delivers a suspenseful police procedural that intersects personal intrigue and professional duty. The narrative unfolds in Washington State, highlighting the cityscape of Seattle and the complexities of law enforcement, including psychological profiling and immigration issues.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ridley Pearson
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