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Set against the neon glow of Palm Springs and the buzzing streets of Las Vegas, "Moving Target" follows Serena Charters as she battles a mysterious assassin while uncovering the secrets of an ancient illuminated manuscript. Joining her is Erik North, a darkly handsome and reclusive manuscript appraiser whose expertise proves vital. Together, they navigate intrigue, romance, and danger in this suspenseful tale of inheritance and succession.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Ann Maxwell
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