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"Hot Springs" is a historical thriller by Stephen Hunter that unfolds in the Arkansas town of Hot Springs during World War II. The novel follows veteran Bob Lee Swagger as he navigates the criminal underworld of the region, confronting gangsters and other criminal elements while grappling with the lingering effects of his wartime experience. Through this tense narrative, the story blends the atmosphere of global conflict with the gritty realities of domestic crime.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Stephen Hunter
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