Austin, Texas, in 1885 is a place of dust and dreams, quick riches, and wild desires. But "the Servant girl Annihilators" are also making it a city of fear. The first victim, a mulatto housekeeper, is torn from her bed and murdered. Six more women will die, including pretty blond Eula Phillips, who is bank clerk's Will Porter's lover. Over a decade later, living in New York as O. Henry; Will cannot escape his memories - or a blackmailer's merciless demands. Then a mysterious letter invites him back to Texas to follow the dark path of a sadistic killer and make a stunning discover as he is forced to confront the demons of his own tormented mind.
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ISBN
9780312980665
Publisert
2001
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
St. Martin's
Aldersnivå
Voksen
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
561
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