87th Precinct

The 87th Precinct is a series of novels and stories written by Ed McBain (aka Evan Hunter). Hunter's 87th Precinct works have been adapted into movies and television on several occasions.

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The series is based on the work of the police detectives of the 87th Precinct in Isola, a fictional city based on New York City.

Related Topics:
Isola - New York City

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The main characters are Detective Steve Carella, his wife Teddy Carella, Lt Peter Byrnes, and Detectives Arthur Brown, Eileen Burke, Cotton Hawes, Bert Kling, Meyer Meyer, and Ollie Weeks. Another recurring character is the Deaf Man, a criminal who enjoys plotting elaborate crimes.

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Hunter has written a final book in the series, Learning To Kill, which will be published later this year.

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