Robert Crais – The First Rule – the second Joe Pike Novel
The first rule any criminal within the range of Joe Pike should know is: do not piss Joe Pike off.

The first rule any criminal within the range of Joe Pike should know is: do not piss Joe Pike off.
First mystery. Take a chance on a next one but not this time.

An innocent man is put to death but one psychologist believes in the mans innocence. Meanwhile back in Manhattan Matt Scudder is investigating a new and mysterious boyfriend for a friend of his in the program. That these two paths intersect is only the beginning of another fine addition to the Scudder legend.

a clever, nicely staged, sometimes humourous, and enjoyable read
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