Killers Payoff (87th Precinct #6) - Ed McBain by Ed McBain
He appeared to be a decent, upright, honest citizen.And yet appearances can be more than deceiving in the world of blackmail and extortion. The shocking gangland-style murder of known blackmailer Sy Kramer begs the question: which of Kramers marks had given him his very last payoff? A politicians beautiful wife with a deadly secret? An overly interested ex-con? A wealthy soft-drinks executive? Or the mystery person who had fattened Kramers wallet by the thousands? The detectives of the 87th Precinct must break the chain that links the dead mans associates and single out a killer before someone else cashes it in.
Mystery
Killers Payoff (87th Precinct #6) - Ed McBain
3.9(5 ratings)
Category: Mystery
Tags: Mystery, Detective
He appeared to be a decent, upright, honest citizen.And yet appearances can be more than deceiving in the world of blackmail and extortion. The shocking gangland-style murder of known blackmailer Sy Kramer begs the question: which of Kramers marks had given him his very last payoff? A politicians beautiful wife with a deadly secret? An overly interested ex-con? A wealthy soft-drinks executive? Or the mystery person who had fattened Kramers wallet by the thousands? The detectives of the 87th Precinct must break the chain that links the dead mans associates and single out a killer before someone else cashes it in.
