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Brigid Quinn, a former FBI agent and newlywed, has built a quiet life in Tucson with her husband Carlo. But her past returns when a serial killer she once hunted resurfaces, threatening her marriage and safety. Complications grow as her sister‑in‑law dies and nineteen‑year‑old niece Gemma Kate moves in to establish residency before college. Brigid must navigate domestic tensions, protect her new family, and investigate the mysterious death of a local couple’s son. As danger edges closer to home, Brigid realizes that the most treacherous threats often hide in plain sight, challenging her long‑standing instincts about trust and evil.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Becky Masterman
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