Manhattan Is My Beat
Manhattan Is My Beat by Jeffery Deaver, published by Hodder & Stoughton on December 15, 2016, is a captivating entry in the mystery and detective genre. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story introduces Rune, a young aspiring filmmaker who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation linked to a customer at her video store. As she delves into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Kelly, who had a peculiar obsession with a classic noir film, she begins to uncover secrets that draw her dangerously close to the killer.
Readers will find a blend of suspense and crime as Rune navigates the complexities of city life while pursuing the truth behind the murder. The narrative explores themes of obsession and the intersection of film and reality, as Rune believes that the key to solving the mystery lies within the frames of the movie that captivated Mr. Kelly. This edition invites readers to experience the tension and intrigue of Deaver’s storytelling, set against the backdrop of New York’s vibrant crime scene.
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Back in 1988, a young author emerged onto the crime scene with a fresh and inspiring New York crime series starring a young aspiring film-maker – Rune. The series quickly established their author as one to watch.
In this opener, Rune becomes obsessed with the murder of one of the customers at her video store. Mr Kelly had been renting the classic noir movie – MANHATTAN IS MY BEAT – over and over again and she swiftly becomes convinced that the secret to his brutal death is hidden in its black-and-white frames. But what she doesn’t realise is that her interest is going to bring her far close to the killer than she ever could have wanted.
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