A Walk Among the Tombstones (novel)

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A Walk Among the Tombstones is a 1992 crime thriller novel by Lawrence Block. It is the tenth novel to feature Matthew Scudder, an ex cop and private investigator. [1]

The film adaptation of the novel was released on September 19, 2014. It was written and directed by Scott Frank, with Liam Neeson playing the lead role. [2]

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References

  1. "A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block". goodreads.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 17, 2012). "Liam Neeson Takes 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' In Production Deal With Exclusive Media And Cross Creek Pictures". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.