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Word made flesh

by Jack O'Connell (2000)

About this book

Former police officer Gilrein of Massachusetts searches for the killer of his wife, also a police officer. He discovers she was investigating police corruption involving a chief. By the author of The Skin Palace.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary / Future
Protagonist / CoreWord made flesh Lead Character

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