The Nine Mile Walk by Harry Kemelman
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In "The Nine Mile Walk," a seemingly casual breakfast conversation between a newly elected County Attorney and a sharp-witted English professor takes an unexpected turn. What begins as a simple exercise in logic and deduction soon spirals into a gripping mystery that raises more questions than answers. How can a single, innocuous sentence unravel a series of inferences leading to a startling revelation? As the professor delves deeper into his deductions, the lines between hypothetical reasoning and real-world implications blur, drawing the listener into a web of intrigue and suspense. Join us as we explore the power of language, the complexity of human reasoning, and the unexpected twists that lie hidden in plain sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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