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In 2008, the times named him one of the 50 greatest writers since 1945. It is a book in which the narrator, samson young, enters the black cross, a thoroughly undesirable public house, and finds the main players of his drama assembled, just waiting to begin. His bestknown novels are money 1984 and london f ields 1989. Where to start reading martin amis books penguin books uk. London fields is a black comic, murder mystery novel by british writer martin amis, published in 1989. About the author 1991 martin amis is the bestselling author of several books, including london fields, money, the information, and, most recently, experience. London fields by martin amis, sutherland, john, nov. London fields fairfax county public library overdrive.
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