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Martha Grimes

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In Foul Matter and its sequel The Way of All Fish, Martha Grimes lampoons the publishing industry. This satirical mystery series follows the adventures of two hitmen, Candy and Karl, who are employed to “off” authors and literary agents. However, unbeknownst to their employers, the hitmen duo are big fans of literature. The books can be read as standalone novels, although Foul Matter will provide readers with the proper introduction to Candy and Karl.
Foul Matter

1. Foul Matter

The bestselling author of the Richard Jury novels delivers a razor-sharp and raucously funny send-up of the cutthroat world of publishing.

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The Way of All Fish

2. The Way of All Fish

Cindy Sella struggles with writer’s block and a lawsuit by her unscrupulous former agent, L. Bass Hess, who is targeted by bumbling hitmen Candy and Karl’s zany efforts to drive him out of New York City.

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