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Halfway House

By: Ellery Queen
Narrated by: Fred Sullivan
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Summary

The victim had lived two lives, but a single knife thrust ended both of them. The trail of suspicion led into the guilt-edged world of the beautiful people - and climaxed in a vicious courtroom battle that ended with a shattering verdict. It seemed that for the first time Ellery had met his match - until the sleuth blended his usual impeccable logic with a most unusual fling.…

©1936 Ellery Queen (P)2013 Blackstone Audio

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Vintage classic

Good story, well told. Although the perpetrator was obvious from a certain point, the clues were clever.

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Classic Ellery Queen - all the clues are there!

At his best. All the clues are there, but you will struggle to make the right conclusion. Good, and different plot line, compared to others including a courtroom drama.

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