Crime
Aging detective Matthew Scudder recounts his life from childhood through police work, reflecting on addiction, loss, and a long career.
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Aging detective Matthew Scudder recounts his life from childhood through police work, reflecting on addiction, loss, and a long career.
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SCUDDER--IN HIS OWN WORDS. Matthew Scudder. Ex-cop. Private detective. Alcoholic. Since 1976, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block has chronicled the life of Matthew Scudder in 17 extraordinary novels that represent one of the greatest contributions of the past century to the literature of crime. Block has received numerous awards for his Scudder stories, including six Edgar Awards, two Anthony Awards, and no less than 11 Shamus Awards. Scudder has also made it to the silver sc...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Anecdotes of killings, violent crimes, and case investigations
Profanity
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Strong language consistent with hardboiled crime tone
Substance use
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Central alcoholism and recovery; family alcohol abuse history
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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AA spirituality and church-related recovery themes
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Domestic abuse, rape cases, and family tragedies referenced
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