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George V. Higgins, Geroge V. Higgins. Zebra, $4.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-8217-3136-9

Corrupt, city-hardened characters vie for money and power, are ruled by destiny and are driven to tragic ends. ``The plot, complicated yet thin, will disappoint Higgins devotees,'' lamented PW. (Nov.)

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