Battleship Gray
San Diego, 1974. A Navy photographer’s brutal act for his lieutenant leaves him hunted, and unsure who he really hit.
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Dead Ringer Press publishes original crime fiction that puts character before convention. We’re interested in the choices people make under pressure, the motives behind them, and the consequences that follow. Our tastes range from classic mystery to contemporary noir, but whatever the style, we want distinctive writing that keeps readers turning the page.
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