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A lavish fiftieth‑birthday celebration for real‑estate mogul Sean Jackson turns into a nightmarish event when a child goes missing, igniting international headlines and a firestorm of suspicion. Ex‑wives, new partners, and disturbed family dynamics add to the chaos. Twelve years later, after Sean’s death, the Jackson family reunites for a funeral that unleashes fresh accusations and a new, chilling revelation.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Alex Marwood
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