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When the body of a fast-living young stockbroker is found in a shallow grave, suspicion first falls on a cuckolded policeman. Lieutenant Joe Gunther investigates the increasingly bizarre details of the crime, but he's too far behind events to prevent a second murder. Indeed, whoever is responsible always seems to be a few steps ahead, as if there's a leak in the police force. Sweltering August heat does nothing to calm the increasingly agitated town selectmen, who demand results.Tags
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A hermit found in extreme pain in a backwoods cabin leads Gunther to the leftovers of Chicago 8, a skeleton with a prosthetic knee, and a whole lot of trouble. Scenes of Chicago are vibrant
Complicated murder mystery, but not one that requires a lot of thinking on the reader's part. Involves some social issues of homeless people, suicide, drug trafficking, and alcoholism, but just as a side topic and not problems not really addressed. Set in Brattleboro, VT, so people familiar with the area may enjoy reading about some local features.
Good book when I just wanted to fill some time.
Good book when I just wanted to fill some time.
3rd in series; 2nd in quality
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Archer Mayor lives in Newfane, Vermont. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- Scent of Evil
- Original publication date
- 1992
- People/Characters
- Joe Gunther (Lieutenant)
- Important places
- Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
- Dedication
- To Mary O'Boyle, II, for her trust, her encouragement, and her friendship. They were the fuel that kept me going, as they have been for many others. My deepest thanks.
- First words
- A human hand stuck out of the fresh dirt like a pale succulent plant, except this plant was wearing a silver ring, which twinkled fiercely in the burning sun.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I felt a drop trickle down my cheek and fall away soundlessly, but whether sweat or a tear I didn't know.
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
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