Mystery & Thriller· Japan
A grammar of murder
by Karla OelerAggregate Editorial Score30/100
#119,370of 98,734 books
Library Journal
Published 2009English
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Published in 2009, A grammar of murder established Karla Oeler as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. A grammar of murder (2009) by Karla Oeler is a masterfully plotted thriller that combines tension, atmosphere, and sharp psychological insight.
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notable · national
200930
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