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

Vintage classic

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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.

Classic Ellery Queen - all the clues are there!

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Why has nobody ever told this guy how to pronounce pince nez? It’s embarrassing and annoying.

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