In the Midst of Death (Atlantic Large Print Books) - Hardcover
Jerry Broadfield thinks hes a good cop. But now hes been charged with extortionand his former buddies in the NYPD would like to see him laid out on a morgue slab for squealing to a committee on police corruption. Suddenly, hes got a lot of enemies, and when a dead call girl turns up in his apartment, his troubles get even bigger. Broadfield screams setup, but nobody believes himexcept ex-policeman, now unlicensed PI Matthew Scudder. Because Broadfield turned traitor, no cop is going to give Scudder any help with this investigation; so Scudder is on his own. But finding a killer among the stoolie cops sleazebag connections is going to be as difficult as pouring a cold beer in hellwhere some of Broadfields enemies would like to see Scudder if he gets himself in too deep.
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About the Author:
Lawrence Block is a four-time winner of the Edgar Award and was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. He has also won four Shamus Awards, and was the first recipient of the Nero Wolfe Award. He is the author of over 40 books, many of which feature the characters Bernie Rhodenbarr, Matthew Scudder, Chip Harrison, and Evan Tanner. He lives in New York City with his wife Lynne.
Review:
"One of the most accomplished writers of mystery and suspense fiction in America."-- "Kansas City Star"
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- PublisherJohn Curley & Assoc
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0745180957
- ISBN 13 9780745180953
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages213
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