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Set in Boston in 1963, the story follows the Daley brothers as they confront the deadly menace of the Boston Strangler. Joe, a tough-talking cop whose gambling habits pull him into the city’s gangland, must deal with his personal demons; Michael, a Harvard‑educated lawyer, is tasked with bringing the killer to justice; and Ricky, the youngest, a smooth‑talking burglar, finds his carefree life unraveling. As the murders close in, the brothers must confront the painful trauma from a past death that has shaped their lives and threatens to bring lethal secrets to light.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: William Landay
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