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Unknown Man No. 89

The Run Down.

Detroit process server Jack Ryan has a reputation for being the best in the business at finding people who don't want to be found. Now he's looking for a missing stockholder known only as "Unknown Man No. 89." But his missing man isn't "unknown" to everyone: a pretty blonde hates his guts and a very nasty dude named Royal wants him dead in the worst way. Which is very unfortunate for Jack Ryan, who is suddenly caught in the crossfire of a lethal triple-cross and as much a target as his nameless prey.

Published: 1977

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Genre: Crime

Location: Detroit

Character: Jack Ryan

The New York Times Book Review

Remarkably ingenious . . . will keep you on the edge of your chair.

— The New York Times Book Review

Jack Ryan Is Very Good At Finding People, Especially People Who Don't Want To Be Found

Jack Ryan

His sister drove him to the Detroit police car auction, where he bought a 1970 maroon and white Cougar for $250. His sister didn’t like the Cougar because it had four bullet holes in the door on the driver’s side. Ryan said he didn’t mind the holes. Didn’t mind; he loved them.