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Kate comes back to her hometown for a post‑break‑up holiday with friends, only to learn that a serial killer is at large. All of his victims share a striking resemblance to her. Threatening messages and a growing sense of being watched lead Kate to suspect she is next. She questions whether her mild‑mannered ex‑boyfriend could actually be a deranged murderer, and whether the reality of the danger is far more sinister than she imagined.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Alex Lake
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