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Sophie Metropolis, a determined Greek‑American private investigator trying to establish herself in Queens, is drawn into a high‑stakes case when a promising New York Mets pitcher disappears. As Sophie digs deeper, she discovers that the pitcher’s look‑alike brother is also missing, complicating the investigation and forcing her to navigate the gritty streets of New York, a tight‑knit baseball community, and the complexities of family loyalty. With her unique blend of tenacity, empathy, and street‑savvy, Sophie must untangle a tangled web of secrets and double‑identities to bring the truth to light.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Tori Carrington
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