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New York Times
bestselling author LAWRENCE BLOCK is
one of the most widely recognized names in the crime
fiction genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the
Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner
of the prestigious Edgar® and Shamus awards, as well
as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan.
He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime
Writers' Association, only the third American (after Sara
Paretsky and Ed McBain) to be given this award. He is a
prolific author, having written more than fifty books and
numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker
who spends much of his time traveling. Readers can
visit his website at
www.lawrenceblock.com
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^®
and Great Britain's Cartier Diamond Dagger

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“Block is awfully good, with an ear for dialogue, an eye for lowlife types, and a gift for fast and effortless storytelling.”

Los Angeles Times

“A first-rate writer.”

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“One of the best writers now working the beat.”

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“Block is a master of witty dialogue, plotting and pace.”

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The Adventures of Evan Tanner

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This book is a work of fiction. The characters, incidents, and dialogue are drawn from the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

TANNER'S VIRGIN
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