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I read this book, honest (not ebook); but for some reason recall few details about it. I guess you'd describe it as a psychological thriller. I don't remember if it's a favourite or unknown-to-me author; if it was recent or maybe from the 50's, or a recently written book set in the 50's.
A man who lives alone and normally keeps to himself, is just about to start his vacation. He receives a letter (first of several I think) which threatens to kill someone in his family - a niece I think , who he was not close to - if he didn't kill himself (I think that's the threat). He lives in NY I think and communicates with the threatener via classified adds in a paper, I think the NY Times. There was a murder in the subway, a major fire, there are some homeless person(s) involved I think.
Trigger any bells with anyone? Thanks for any help. It's really been bugging me.
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