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Lawrence Block is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers' Association—only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.

Matthew Scudder Crime Novel #8. "When Lawrence Block is in his Matthew Scudder mode, crime fiction can sidle up so close to literature that often there's no degree of difference" (The Philadelphia Inquirer).

Twelve years ago, Matt Scudder lied to a jury to put James Leo Motley behind bars. Now the ingenious psychopath is free.

Boston Herald

A Smooth, Chilling Suspense Novel That Stretches Nerves Wire-Tight.