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title: "Out on the Cutting Edge (Matthew Scudder Mysteries Book 7)"
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# Out on the Cutting Edge (Matthew Scudder Mysteries Book 7)

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- **What is this?** Out on the Cutting Edge (Matthew Scudder Mysteries Book 7) by lawrence block
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			        		&quot;A powerhouse&quot;. -- Philadelphia InquirerExceptional...A Whale Of A Knockout Punch To The Solar Plexus.&quot;--&quot; New York Daily News&quot;Realistic, Gripping and Poignant.&quot;--&quot; Kansas City Star&quot;Superb....If You Haven&apos;t Been Introduced To Scudder Yet, Start Here.&quot;--&quot; Chicago Tribune&quot;A Powerhouse.&quot;--&quot; Philadelphia Inquirer
						    	
					    	
						
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        	  	  From the Back Cover
        	  
        	  
        		  
        		  
	        		
						
			        		This is a city that seduces dreamers . . . then eats their dreams.Matthew Scudder understands the futility of his search for a longtime missing Midwestern innocent who wanted to be an actress in the vast meat-grinder called New York City. But her frantic father heard that Scudder is the best -- and now the ex-cop-turned-p.i. is scouring the hell called Hell&apos;s Kitchen looking for anything that might resemble a lead. And in this neighborhood of the lost, he&apos;s finding love -- and death -- in the worst possible places.
						    	
					    	
						
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        	  	  About the Author
        	  
        	  
        		  
        		  
	        		
						
			        		Lawrence Block is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers&apos; Association&#x2014;only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.
						    	
					    	
						
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Two obscure cases solved
  

*by J***N on February 20, 2019*









  
  
    Scudder is often the last resort for those desperate for answers, when the police can’t or won’t help. In this case a young aspiring actress from Illinois has gone missing and her father is nearly frantic to find her. Ex-cop Scudder, divorced, living alone in a cheap hotel, seems to relish unofficially chasing down even the smallest tidbit of info in such cases. But here, nothing sticks out.Meanwhile, a man he knows from AA meetings Eddy has turned up dead in his rooming house. Scudder is curious because Eddy just before his death was anxious to confess something to Scudder. Interestingly enough, Scudder becomes romantically involved with Eddy’s building manager Willa, even though Willa is a heavy drinker, which creates a certain amount of anxiety for Scudder, but he is able to work it out.Scudder is an interesting, likeable character, though he is not particularly happy. He is a New Yorker through and through and is most at ease when engaged in the streets, on a case or not. In these two cases, Scudder’s attention to detail and his ability to read people do pay off. Those less determined would never get to where Scudder did.
  


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    This book introduces one of my favorite Scuddder cronies
  

*by J***Y on July 18, 2016*









  
  
    This book introduces one of my favorite Scuddder cronies; Mick Ballou. Mick is an interesting character built on the character of Bill the Butcher Poole. And the basis of the story is good too. A Midwestern girl comes to NYC to find fame and finds her killer instead. In the end, everyone gets what they deserve (except maybe Mick who is the bad guy you can't help but like).  well told and well worth the read...all 18 of them!I read one or two of the Matthew Scudder books when I was a teenager back in the 70's and enjoyed them, but I didn't get hooked until I started reading them from the first installment earlier this year. I read Sins of the Father in January (bought it because at 2.99$ how could I go wrong with a Lawrence Block novel? A good deal for him too since I bought the next 17 at a higher price...) and I just finished number 18 this past weekend. One of the best things about this series is the way the character evolves and ages. From an alcoholic ex-cop to an AA member with his cop history well in his past. This series is my second favorite (after Travis McGee).
  


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    Tough steps
  

*by R***O on March 21, 2013*









  
  
    As difficult and painful as any twelve-step program may be, at least the process is clearly defined. Matthew Scudder, while he is a devoted attendee of AA meetings, is not doing the step program--at least, not in an orthodox manner. This makes sense: he is a former NYPD officer--now a quasi-private investigator--and no case ever presents evidence and clues in an orderly fashion. Logically, no case can be investigated along a clearly-defined path. Yet, by whatever means, Scudder achieves his ends. Lawrence Block's "Out on the Cutting Edge" is a perfect example of getting results in very unorthodox ways.To begin with, Scudder is attempting to solve two cases simultaneously: the disappearance of a girl from Indiana and the death of a fellow AA member. Trying to solve one case is problematic enough; trying to solve two at the same time is asking for frustration. Then, Scudder is struggling to keep his alcoholism at bay, but he has a romance with a pretty good drinker, befriends a hard-drinking criminal, and spends just as much time in dives as he does at meetings. These are all no-nos, any way you slice it. And it is on this "edge" that Scudder attempts to perform his balancing act.Needless to say, the solutions to the mysteries are satisfying and logical, and the ride along the way is peppered with convincing dialogue and plenty of turns.On a product note: I found this in a large-print edition from an Amazon seller. For my old eyes, this was a godsend.
  


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