Approach Quote by Denise Mina

“I'd read so much right-wing crime fiction where they find the evidence and shoot the bad guy - I thought there must be another approach.” quote by Denise Mina — Download Open image

“I'd read so much right-wing crime fiction where they find the evidence and shoot the bad guy - I thought there must be another approach.”

Denise Mina

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