The Recurring Cast
Matthew Scudder book 6 · 1986

When the Sacred Ginmill Closes

In 1975, still drinking heavily, Scudder takes on several cases at once among the bars and drinkers of Hell’s Kitchen.

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Book facts

Author
Lawrence Block
Series
Matthew Scudder, book 6 of 17
Published
1986
Setting
Set in New York
Characters charted
1
Chart confidence
High

Who is in When the Sacred Ginmill Closes

1 recurring or key character from Lawrence Block’s chart.

Lead 1

  • Matthew ScudderFormer NYPD detective and recovering alcoholic, an unlicensed investigatorLooks back to his drinking days