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The Butcher's Boy
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The Edgar Award-winning novel by the 'master of nail-biting suspense' -Los Angeles Times
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Murder has always been easy for the Butcher's Boy—it’s what he was raised to do. But when he kills the senior senator from Colorado and arrives in Las Vegas to pick up his fee, he learns that he has become a liability to his shadowy employers.
His actions attract the attention of police specialists who watch the world of organised crime. But though everyone knows that something big is going on, only Elizabeth Waring, a bright young analyst in the Justice Department, can work her way closer to the truth, and to the frightening man behind it.
The Butcher's Boy includes a new introduction by bestselling author Michael Connelly.
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The Butcher's Boy by Thomas Perry is praised for its gripping and inventive plot, with reviewers highlighting the depth of its main character, a professional hitman, and the tension-filled narrative. Many appreciate Perry's skilful writing and the intricate cat-and-mouse chase between the protagonist and the justice system, noting its ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book's pacing and clever twists contribute to its acclaim among crime and thriller enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781804710272
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Grove Press
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 234g
Pages: 336
About the Author
THOMAS PERRY is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield series, Forty Thieves, The Bomb Maker and The Old Man, now a television series starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. The Butcher's Boy won the Edgar Award for Best First Mystery Novel. He lives in Southern California.
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