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The Savage City
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The Savage City (2011) (edit title/settings)

Race, Murder, and a Generation on the Edge

by T. J. English (Author) (edit contributors)

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“T.J. English has the mastered the hybrid narrative art form of social history and underworld thriller. The Savage City is a truly gripping read filled with unexpected twists and turns. Highly recommended.” (Douglas Brinkley ) “The Savage City is a necessary examination of the people,... read more

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When Martin Luther King Jr. visited the great city of New York, he was greeted with a silver letter opener plunged swiftly and unceremoniously into his chest.

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This is book 7 of 10 in Amazon.com Best Books of March (2011). (authoritative list)
This book is in 2011 Published Books. (community list)

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  1. T. J. English (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
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Publication Date: 7 April 2011
ISBN: 1845966937
Page Count: 496

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Reading Level: Adults

Not meant for kids.

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