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Title: An intellectual and literary legal thriller
Review: Talcott Garland, a lonely law professor, looks into the `natural causes' death of his father when it becomes clear that his dad has left explicit instructions in the event of an untimely demise. The rest of the book follows Talcott (Tal) as he chases down cryptic clues, some of which are based on chess strategy. Side plots involve Tal's disintegrating marriage, FBI followers, sexual and racial politics, and death threats.Who could ask for more?
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