Murder Book

An ex-cop takes on a widespread criminal organization targeting Midwestern towns in this 'master class in the craft of suspense' (New York Times) from the author of The Old Man.

When a sudden crime wave hits several small midwestern towns, the U.S. Attorney for the region calls on Harry Duncan to investigate. An ex-cop known for his unorthodox methods, Duncan is reluctant to go up against a widespread criminal organization - but the attorney in question is Ellen Leicester, the wife who left him fifteen years earlier, and to her, he can''t say no.

Initially brought in as a consultant to determine if the racketeering is severe enough to require an all-out investigation by the FBI, Duncan quickly finds himself in conflict with a syndicate far more violent than first suspected. As the investigation develops, he begins compiling a ''murder book,'' the notebook in which a detective keeps records, interviews, photos - everything he needs to build his case. But his scrutiny of the gang soon makes Duncan a target. And Ellen, too.

A thrilling and suspenseful tour of crime-addled midwestern towns, Murder Book is signature Thomas Perry, with characters you won''t soon forget, crisply-described action sequences and breathlessly tense plotting that will keep you racing through the pages.

• | Author: Thomas Perry
• | Publisher: Atlantic Books
• | Publication Date: Jan 04, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781804710609
• | ISBN-10: 1804710601