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    Mr. Sugarman Visits the Bookmobile
    Mr. Sugarman Visits the Bookmobile
    Mr. Sugarman Visits the Bookmobile
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    Mr. Sugarman Visits the Bookmobile

    By Michael Bracken

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    Every Tuesday when the bookmobile visits Quarryville, Texas, Graham Sugarman checks out five books. Five hefty books. When the librarian is murdered and the bookmobile stops visiting Quarryville, Mr. Sugarman’s well-ordered life is turned topsy-turvy.


    The Barb Goffman Presents series showcases the best in modern mystery and crime stories, personally selected by one of the most acclaimed short stories authors and editors in the mystery field.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWildside Press
    Release dateMay 7, 2021
    ISBN9781479458950
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