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Explore the City Side of the Light-Hearted Mystery

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Damascus: Crime Writing in the World’s Oldest Capital City

Damascus: Crime Writing in the World’s Oldest Capital City

Crime and the City surveys the crime literature of Syria's capital

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Eight Courtroom Dramas That Leave Readers Reeling 

Eight Courtroom Dramas That Leave Readers Reeling 

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