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Verses for the Dead (Pendergast, #18)

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It seemed like there were hints Agent Coldmoon was gay, and the reason he didn't want to partner with Pendergast at the end was because there would be too much sexual tension. Thoughts?
Mary Dolata I thought he jumped in and said he didn't want to partner with Pendergast because he knew Pendergast likes to work alone. Sort of did him a favor and …moreI thought he jumped in and said he didn't want to partner with Pendergast because he knew Pendergast likes to work alone. Sort of did him a favor and that was why he told Pendergast he owes him one. (less)
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Did anybody else find it wildly out of character that Pendergast went into a high pitch whiny voice to taunt Grove? Huh? Quiet, strong, macho, cool, naa naa naa??
Barbara Yes, but I think in your question you explained it. He did it to "taunt" Grove, to rattle him. …moreYes, but I think in your question you explained it. He did it to "taunt" Grove, to rattle him. (less)
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I haven’t the pleasure to read the Barnes & Noble version with the epilogue. But why Roger Smithback went to Riverside Drive to interview Pendergast?
Kathi He is thinking of writing a book about the case and wanted more information. It was funny as Pendergast mentioned the two men who normally write about…moreHe is thinking of writing a book about the case and wanted more information. It was funny as Pendergast mentioned the two men who normally write about his exploits which I took to mean Preston & Child!(less)
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I liked very much verses for the dead but i Miss Constance. Did Pendergast phoned her during his journey to Miami? the poor girl must have a lot of patience
Maria Rose There's something going on, between Constance and Pendergast, and our authors have hinted about it. I expect whatever it is to come forth into the lig…moreThere's something going on, between Constance and Pendergast, and our authors have hinted about it. I expect whatever it is to come forth into the light eventually.(less)
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Maria Rose If you want a blade to cut a strand of hair or silk easily, you would keep the blade that sharp. I got the impression that he wanted the blade that sh…moreIf you want a blade to cut a strand of hair or silk easily, you would keep the blade that sharp. I got the impression that he wanted the blade that sharp to cut without pressure. You need a knife that sharp to cut soft material fast.--think of a knife that cuts tomatoes like butter.(less)
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