The Last Dance – A Novel of the 87th Precinct (Audiobook Online)

The Last Dance – A Novel of the 87th Precinct is a crime fiction novel written by Ed McBain. It is part of the long-running 87th Precinct series, which follows the lives and investigations of the detectives working in the fictional city of Isola.

The story begins with Detective Steve Carella and his partner, Cotton Hawes, being called to investigate a murder at a local dance hall. The victim is a young woman named Laura Upshaw, who was found strangled in a dressing room. As Carella and Hawes delve into the case, they discover that Laura was a talented dancer with dreams of making it big.

As the investigation progresses, the detectives uncover a web of secrets and suspects within the dance hall community. They interview dancers, instructors, and staff members, each with their own motives and alibis. The detectives also learn about Laura’s troubled past and her complicated relationships with those around her.

Meanwhile, other members of the 87th Precinct are dealing with their own cases. Detective Bert Kling investigates a series of burglaries targeting wealthy residents, while Detective Meyer Meyer looks into a string of arson attacks. McBain weaves these subplots together seamlessly, showcasing the various challenges faced by the detectives in their daily work.

Throughout the novel, McBain skillfully portrays the gritty reality of police work. He delves into the personal lives of the detectives, exploring their relationships, struggles, and triumphs. The Last Dance not only provides an engaging mystery but also offers a glimpse into the complex world of law enforcement.

As Carella and Hawes continue to dig deeper into Laura’s murder, they face numerous obstacles and red herrings. The plot twists and turns as new evidence emerges and old leads are revisited. McBain keeps readers guessing until the very end, building suspense and tension throughout.

In addition to its compelling storyline, The Last Dance also touches on broader themes such as ambition, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. McBain’s writing style is concise and evocative, capturing the essence of the characters and the city they inhabit.

In this city, you can get anything done for a price. If you want to break someone’s glass, you’ll have to pay a metro token. Want your nails to draw out? Did he break his leg? You want him to get hurt more badly? You want him injured so that he is disabled for life? You want him skinned, you want him burned, you want him – without even whispering – killed? It can be done. Let me talk to someone. It can be done.

The hanging death of an unremarkable old man in a dingy little apartment in a shabby part of Division 87 isn’t much in this city, especially for detectives Carella and Meyer. But everyone has a story, and this old man’s story has helped some people make a lot of money. His story takes Carella, Meyer, Brown and Weeks through the shabby strip clubs of Isola and into the bright lights of the theater district. There, they discover an upcoming musical that has a connection to a mysterious drug and a killer who will stay until the last dance.

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