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Briarpatch follows a Washington, D.C. policeman as he confronts the untimely death of his sister under suspicious circumstances. Faced with conflicting evidence and hidden motives, he must navigate the city's underbelly, blending meticulous police work with personal resolve. The novel intertwines themes of family loyalty, justice, and intrigue, offering a tense mystery that examines the fragile boundary between duty and personal grief.
First publish date: September 5, 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ross Thomas
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