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    Case of the Sphinx
    Case of the Sphinx
    Case of the Sphinx
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    Case of the Sphinx

    By Emmanuel Obi, Jr

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    The second installment in a short story series featuring Bruce Howard; the lady-killing private investigator.

    In this case, one of his “bed buddies” comes to him for help when a serial killer has targeted her as the next victim.

    Previous short story:
    Noir – Case of My Missing Love

    Like this story? Download the full collection: Bruce Howard - Gentleman with Brass Knuckles

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEmmanuel Obi, Jr
    Release dateApr 4, 2011
    ISBN9781458184528
    Case of the Sphinx
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    Emmanuel Obi, Jr

    Born and raised in Auburn, Alabama; Emmanuel Obi has lived in Switzerland since 2007. Emmanuel’s passion for writing began at a young age, though he never pursued it as a profession. A graduate from the University of Manchester with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law, Emmanuel uses writing and filmmaking as a way to “maintain his sanity” and share his passion for storytelling.

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