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When a shocking scandal erupts in Noble’s Crossing, a rural Alabama town, Lane Noble Graham is accused of killing her ex‑husband. Johnny Mack Cahill, once shunned, reluctantly returns to help unravel the mystery. Amid rusted trailers, stately mansions, and simmering suspicions, a cold‑blooded killer stalks the town, threatening Lane and Johnny’s lives. The thriller blends romance, suspense, and a portrait of small‑town secrets.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Beverly Barton
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