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The House That Jack Built

by Ed McBain · 1988

Matthew Hope seriesbook 8Next:There Was A Little Girl(1994) →

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When Ralph, a loving older brother upset by his brother's gay lifestyle, is accused of his murder and the evidence points to his guilt, Matthew Hope must work with a few fleeting but crucial clues to prove Ralph's innocence.

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mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of thisthrillerthrillerMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisFloridaFloridaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 274 pages

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