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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

[off topic?]

It's a general rule in mysteries/thrillers that if a woman is sexy, beautiful, and independent she'll die, usually before the main character arrives.

Three notable exceptions. "Sea Of Love" movie with Al Pacino. The sexy lady is a suspected serial killer.

"Thin Air" novel by Richard K. Morgan. In this book, it's a man slut who gets killed. It's amusing to look on as the narrator gets more and more jealous of the dead man's sex life.

I can't mention the last one without giving away the plot.