• Front cover view of Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing on the right bottom corner.
  • Back cover view of Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell centered on a neutral light gray background. Library barcode sticker in the top left corner with black ink over it. There is also a long rectangular sticker with check out dates stamped in red ink on it from 1989 and 199. Chipping is present.
  • Close-up spine view of Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell centered on a neutral light gray background. Spine shows creasing. Pages lay flat. There is a round blue sticker with the letter "C" in black ink on it with clear tape holding in place for library cataloging.
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Robert Campbell | Detective Fiction and Espionage Thriller

Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell

Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell

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Plugged Nickel by Robert Campbell

Aboard the California Zephyr during a raging storm, Jake Hatch discovers a corpse, setting off a chain of events that will transform his life. A sonnet book, a money clip, cigarette butts, and a lipstick-stained handkerchief: these curious clues launch Hatch into a dangerous investigation. Pursuing a clever criminal mastermind, he uncovers a complex web of espionage and murder. The pursuit of truth takes Hatch down a risky road filled with perilous twists and turns, exposing shocking secrets. Will he survive the treacherous path to uncover the truth?

Why You’ll Love This Book

This thrilling mystery novel grips you from the very first page with a suspenseful murder on a train. Follow along as a determined detective works to untangle a complex plot filled with espionage and crime. Prepare to be captivated by the surprising twists and turns until the breathtaking conclusion.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Pocket

Pages: 217

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1988

ISBN: 9780671643638

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