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Kestrel stretches a police investigation across wartime upheaval without losing its emotional or procedural focus.
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Five Decembers
James Kestrel2022 selection · Mystery & crime
Five Decembers
Honolulu detective Joe McGrady investigates the brutal deaths of a young couple shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor. His pursuit carries him across the Pacific and through the years of World War II, separating him from home while the case remains unresolved.
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You enjoy historical noir, long investigations, and Pacific War settings.
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