Lawrence Block, the author of the novel 'A Walk Among the Tombstones' on which the movie is based, is born.
Lawrence Block publishes the novel 'A Walk Among the Tombstones', introducing private investigator Matthew Scudder.
The crime thriller film 'A Walk Among the Tombstones', directed by Scott Frank and starring Liam Neeson, is released.
Matthew Scudder works as an NYPD detective but leaves the force due to a drinking problem and a traumatic incident.
After leaving the police force, Scudder starts working as an unlicensed private investigator in New York City.
Drug trafficker Kenny Kristo approaches Scudder to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife as a warning to stop his drug business.
Scudder starts investigating the kidnappers, looking for clues related to other recent abductions and murders of wives of drug dealers.
Scudder uncovers a pattern where the kidnappers target wives of drug traffickers and demand ransom but never return the victims alive.
Scudder confronts Kenny Kristo's brother, Peter, to gather more information about their business and potential suspects.
Scudder tracks down the East German brothers who are suspected in the kidnappings and interrogates them.
Scudder is attacked by the kidnappers but manages to survive and gain more insight into their operation.
Scudder locates the kidnappers' hideout and confronts them in a deadly encounter to rescue a victim and bring justice.
