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Title: A fitting comparison to "Day of the Jackal"...
Review: This was one shrewd story. Accurately compared to "The Day of the Jackal", Perry puts the reader in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the green Justice Department analyst who is pursing a possible hit man on paper, as well as the flesh-and-blood hit man as he tries to escape from double-dealing employers and dumb old bad luck. Perhaps it is because said hit man is clearly bright and has such careful habits and such a will to survive. You wouldn't want a wolf in your back yard, but you do admire their skill, cunning, and life force.It seems that there are many mysteries set in and around Las Vegas lately but this one really does capture the seediness behind the scenes and the grainy textures of the life there.It is a complex, well-told story that is really quite unique in its approach and deserves a read if you're able. I had to scour the used bookstores for my copy - it is out of print.
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