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She wants her degree. But she just became a suspect of first-degree murder...
 
"The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating."--Chicago Tribune
 
Jessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she…

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

I'm hooked on the fabulous, memorable characters, fast-paced action, and snappy dialogue.

Grad student Jessica James is having a killer year. Living rent-free in her advisor's office attic, she breaks into her advisor's office at night to discover she's not the only one who hates the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Baldrick Wolfgang Schumtzig.

Jessica James joins the ranks of strong women sleuths. She and her living-on-the-fringe pals investigate "Wolf's" death while dodging frat boys, gamblers, and the police. The narrative voice is sarcastic and quick-minded.

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