In Katz’s thriller, two men stalk a monstrous alligator through the Florida everglades, sustaining the same suspense and drama that made books like "Jaws" famous.
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David Foster Wallace's 10 favorite books
The late great novelist David Foster Wallace's 10 favorite books.
9. ‘Alligator,’ by Shelley Katz
