Tormented P.I. Matt Scudder enters the terrifying sex-for-sale underworld as he tries to make a connection between the murder of a socialite and a twisted couple who makes "snuff" films. "A deftly-plotted, brightly phrased study of perversity and coincidence."--Chicago Tribune. The ninth novel in the Matthew Scudder series, A DANCE AT THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE won the Edgar Award as Best Novel and was nominated for the Shamus Award in the same category. ANew, unread, first edition, first printing (opened only for signing)in flawless new mylar=protected dust jacket, {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} M103.

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Title

A DANCE AT THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Matthew Scudder Mysteries)

Publisher

William Morrow & Comoany, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0688103499

ISBN 13

9780688103491

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

New

Dust Jacket Condition

New

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Synopsis

Private investigator Matthew Scudder searches for the missing link between two horrific crimes--the rape-murder of wealthy Amanda Thurman and a snuff film involving a young homeless boy

Review

"A grim, skillful urban mystery...Matthew Scudder has evolved into the perfect noir hero...It should only add to the reputation of Block's series and its smart, sorrowful protagonist". -- Entertainment Weekly

"Block and Scudder never set a foot wrong on New York's cracked, grimy sidewalks."--"Detroit News"Shocking ... darkly entertaining ... This one has more voltage than most."--"The New York Times Book Review"Outstanding ... a smoothly paced, deftly plotted, brightly phrased study of perversity and coincidence with many twists and no straight arrows."--"Chicago Tribune

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