Book review: The Acid Test

As crime fiction of all genres has become a global phenomenon, no doubt there are those to whom the book will appeal. Personally, however, it’s just too dangerous a world for my head to inhabit.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2017 - 01:00

Review: Carina McNally

Élmer Mendoza

Translated by Mark Fried

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