The Black Marble A Novel
The Black Marble A Novel by Joseph Wambaugh is a work published by Random House Publishing Group on December 21, 1998. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around a seasoned homicide detective grappling with burnout, alongside his partner, who is navigating her own personal struggles and complex feelings about love.
Readers will find a blend of crime, romance, and suspense woven throughout the story, as the characters confront their challenges in a police procedural setting. The book delves into the intricacies of their partnership and the emotional turmoil that accompanies their professional lives. With themes of mystery and detective work, The Black Marble offers an exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of law enforcement.
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He is a damned good cop—a burned-out homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson .38 and a vodka bottle. She is his partner—twice divorced, nursing a grudge against men, obsessed by the awful temptation of love.
Praise for The Black Marble
“[Joseph] Wambaugh sidesteps all the clichés.”—Baltimore Sun
“Superb . . . his best book!”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“First-rate . . . fast, colorful, and gripping . . . as touching as it is breathlessly entertaining.”—Cosmopolitan
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