Books like Make death love me by Ruth Rendell
When two inept amateur robbers plan a heist, bank manager Alan Groombridge sees an unexpected opportunity to escape his mundane routine and chase a life of passion and adventure. However, his newfound ambition clashes with growing moral doubts, threatening to undo the very change he hopes to achieve.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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