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Olivia’s world shatters when her parents are murdered fourteen years ago, leaving her orphaned and alone. Years later, fresh evidence emerges to reopen the case, pulling her back into a detective‑style investigation. As she grapples with memories and unanswered questions, Olivia must confront the hidden truths of her past and wrestle with her own fragile identity amid a tense whodunnit that challenges the boundaries of family, foster care, and justice.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: April Henry
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