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Wasted: The Preppie Murder

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Wasted: The Preppie Murder is a book by Linda Wolfe, published by Simon & Schuster in 1989.

It is about Jennifer Levin's murder by Robert E. Chambers Jr.

Awards

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The book was named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times.[1] It was nominated for an Edgar Award.

Reception

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The New York Times book reviewer Michale M. Thomas called it "an excellent, valuable book."[2] The Los Angeles Times gave it a mixed review.[3] Kirkus Reviews called it a "copiously researched summing up of a sad, sad story."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Seelye, Katharine Q. (February 27, 2020). "Linda Wolfe, 87, Dies; Wrote of 'Preppie Murder' and Other Crimes" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "Swx And Death In Central Park - New York Times". Nytimes.com. 1989-09-10. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  3. ^ "WASTED: The Preppie Murder by Linda Wolfe (Simon & Schuster: $19.95; 303 pp.) - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 1994-09-28. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  4. ^ "Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction". Kirkus Reviews.