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Matthew Scudder book 7 · 1989

Out on the Cutting Edge

Matthew Scudder book 7 by Lawrence Block

Private eyeNoir and hardboiled

Newly sober, Scudder looks for a young actress who has disappeared in Hell’s Kitchen, and meets Mick Ballou, a dangerous Irish gangster.

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Book facts

Author
Lawrence Block
Series
Matthew Scudder, book 7 of 17
Published
1989
Setting
Set in New York
Characters charted
3
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Out on the Cutting Edge

3 recurring or key characters from Lawrence Block’s chart. Introduces Mick Ballou and Jim Faber.

Lead 1

  • Matthew ScudderFormer NYPD detective and recovering alcoholic, an unlicensed investigator

Major 1

  • Mick BallouFirst appearanceIrish gangster and Scudder’s unlikely friendFirst appearance

Minor and cameo 1

  • Jim FaberFirst appearanceScudder’s AA sponsor

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