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    Gravediggers

    By Jim Carr

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    Someone is digging up the graves of Chinese in Toronto and Denny (Dipper) DeGrace is asked to find out why and put a stop to it.

    What he didn't bargain for was the murder of a Chinese fruit vendor, a surprise murder near the end and death threats against a famous Chinese violinist, plus a har-raising helicopter chase over Niagara Falls, and ...

    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherjim Carr
    Release dateOct 24, 2017
    ISBN9780995968417
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    Gravediggers
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    Jim Carr

    Jim Carr's adventure with words began as a teacher of Latin grammar, followed by a lengthy career in print journalism as a reporter, columnist and editor. He left to become a communications specialist for a number of national and international corporations and institutions. He returned to journalism in retirement and acts as associate editor of Spa Canada magazine as well as freelancing for other publications. He writes a blog about Thai resorts and spas, which is featured on Spa Canada's website, as well as fiction.

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