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Title: A brilliant homage to the gritty detective novel
Review: Finally -- an old-style murder mystery set amidst the culture of the bowling elite. Anyone who enjoys noir detective stories is bound to appreciate hard-boiled Ben Drake's efforts to unravel the complex mystery of a first-class bowler's untimely and bloody demise. The mystery is tangled enough to satisfy suspense buffs, and the vivid and elegant style will interest any fan of good writing. Though not precisely a parody, this novel is a witty and sometimes irreverent take on the detective genre. Nonetheless, _By the Balls_ is not to be taken lightly; it's a seriously good book.
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