A Walk Among the Tombstones (Matt Scudder Mystery S.) [Paperback]
بواسطة
Lawrence Block
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تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
320
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Jan 1, 1994
الناشر
Phoenix mass market p/bk
الطبعة
New Ed
رقم ISBN-10
1857993020
رقم ISBN-13
9781857993028
الوصف
In a gritty landscape of crime and moral ambiguity, Matt Scudder, a former NYPD detective turned unlicensed private investigator, finds himself entangled in a complex web of vengeance and secrets. Set in the shadows of Manhattan, the story unfolds as Scudder is approached by a desperate man seeking justice for his wife’s brutal murder. Scudder, haunted by his own past mistakes, is drawn into a case that blurs the lines between right and wrong.
As he delves deeper into the underbelly of the city, he encounters a series of chilling figures and disturbing revelations that test his resolve and provoke his conscience. The grim world he navigates is filled with danger, forcing him to confront not only the dark intentions of those he seeks but also the demons that linger from his own life choices. Each twist pulls him further into moral complexity, challenging his understanding of justice.
This haunting narrative weaves together themes of redemption and retribution, creating a taut atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. Block’s masterful storytelling captures the essence of a city rife with crime while exploring the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go for revenge. Scudder’s journey through this treacherous terrain ultimately reveals profound truths about humanity, making every decision he faces feel both personal and profound.
As he delves deeper into the underbelly of the city, he encounters a series of chilling figures and disturbing revelations that test his resolve and provoke his conscience. The grim world he navigates is filled with danger, forcing him to confront not only the dark intentions of those he seeks but also the demons that linger from his own life choices. Each twist pulls him further into moral complexity, challenging his understanding of justice.
This haunting narrative weaves together themes of redemption and retribution, creating a taut atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. Block’s masterful storytelling captures the essence of a city rife with crime while exploring the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go for revenge. Scudder’s journey through this treacherous terrain ultimately reveals profound truths about humanity, making every decision he faces feel both personal and profound.