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Title: A gritty tale by a master of the genre
Review: The latest 87th precinct novel finds Steve Carella and company trying to locate the kidnapped pop singer, Tamar Valparaiso. Tamar was kidnapped in the middle of a publicity appearance on a boat. Time appears to be running out.There have been better and there have been worse novels of the 87th precinct. However, any book by Ed McBain is a welcome sight and this one proves no exception. It is unclear whether we are dealing with a more humorous book or one a bit grittier. The ending proves the later is the case. Well worth the read.
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