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Laura Lippman
The Accidental Detective

The Accidental Detective

New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short stories – and reveals another level of mastery.

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Author: Laura Lippman
Published: 2009
Page Count: 200

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