King's Ransom (novel)

For other uses, see King's Ransom (disambiguation).
First edition (publ. Simon & Schuster)

King's Ransom: An 87th Precinct Mystery is a novel by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter) published in 1959, part of his 87th Precinct series of police procedural novels and short stories. It centers on the moral dilemma faced by a wealthy man when he is forced to choose between using his wealth to fulfill a personal ambition or saving the life of a kidnapped child.

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  1. ^ High and Low at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 8, 2024). "Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa's 'High and Low' With A24 and Apple". Variety. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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