Inner City Blues

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Summary: Fell short of my expectations...
Review: Read this title as a book club selection based upon reviews by other customers. I was not at all impressed with the story. I do give much credit to the author as I feel she is a great writer, however, I did not enjoy the story and once you find out who did what, I simply was not suprised. Think the author could have did better on the plot as it wasn't a thick one!

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Summary: Contains SPOILER -- THE ENDING
Review: This novel is a classic "whodunnit" with intricate plotting and fine writing as noted in the reviews above. In the pentultimate chapter (p. 293 of 314) the reader finds the entire slew of clues and who's mean nothing. A crazy Vietnam vet (cliche?) bent cop appears out of thin air and fesses-up. Detective Justice doesn't solve anything. I am unlikely to read more "Detective Justice dosen't solve another case" novels.

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Summary: Award-winning book
Review: This novel won the 2000 Macavity Award (announced at Bouchercon 2000, Colorado.)