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Watching "Strangers on a Train" on his flight to New York, Sandy and the stranger sitting next to him discuss how they could successfully murder the "inconvenient" people in their lives. By the time the plane has landed, Sandy has set in motion a course of action that will change…

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1 author picked Imperfect Strangers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This was a great take on the Strangers on a Train idea, but taken to a new level, and a different direction. The author nailed it with the characters and the pacing, and the plot was cleverly crafted. Fantastic twist at the end, and a must read (listen) We listened to this as an audiobook on a road trip, and it kept our attention throughout. The narration was also excellent and well produced.

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