00679cam a2200169 4500 367577278 TxAuBib 20100830120000.0 000713|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u TxAuBib McBain, Ed, 1926-2005. Romance. 87th Precinct ; 47 The 87th Precinct is an American literary institution. Created by the grandmaster of mystery. Ed McBain, the 87th Precinct is where criminals and cops share secrets, tricks, and truths, where strangers meet, fall in love, and sometimes kill. 20000713. 87th Precinct ; 47.