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The little black book containing the brothels records is missing. The central mystery is the question of whats become of the little black book in which amy is certain ramona dillavou, the manager of the sex club, recorded the names and particulars of all her celebrity clients. How can you prove your innocence when you cant remember the crime. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming its vintage patterson. It is a rather quick read but you kind of expect and look forward to getting a quick but entertaining story from a james patterson book. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. This story was constantly moving and had some awesome twists and turns. Cross is a homicide investigator in the washington, d.
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