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ABOUT THE MURDER OF GERALDINE FOSTER—Anthony Abbot—Covici, Friede ($2). A new detective makes his appearance with this mystery-murder; his author promises more later. Thatcher Colt, a ...

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Dwayne 'The Author' Johnson is writing a true crime book about the Hawaiian mob that will serve as the inspiration for his upcoming drama film directed by Martin Scorsese.