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Oct 20, 2008 in his third historical thriller, the black tower, louis bayard s talent outruns his sensibility. The black tower is an okay mystery, i guess, but i had a really hard time getting into the story and as it progressed i wasnt particularly entertained. Louis bayard has 19 books on goodreads with 43968 ratings. Hector carpentier leads a very quiet life, until he meets. Never let your name be found in a dead mans trousers.
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