Even the Wicked by Ed McBain

A gritty police procedural set in the streets of the 87th Precinct, Even the Wicked follows detectives as they untangle a brutal crime with no easy answers. Known for his realism and sharp dialogue, Ed McBain delivers a methodical, tension-filled mystery that captures the complexities of police work and the darker corners of the city.

Paperback, 1977

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