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Gals like Emerald City's own Petra are one in a million: tough, sharp and doesn't mind charging by the hour.

On the other, the puzzles in Emerald City Confidential are easy, dull and don't know when to hit the road. It's all wrapped up in a good yarn lousy with twists, sure, but it might not be worth a darn if you're the type to shy away from a tangle of stringy puzzling and casual clickery.