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Name: The Murder Game
Rating: 4.666666666666 (3 reviews)
Author: Beverly Barton

Griffin Powell, a private investigator, and FBI agent Nicole Baxter share a history of catching serial killers. When a new psychopath begins a twisted game of hunt and evasion, they are forced to outsmart a sadistic hunter who tests their skills, survival instincts, and loyalty. Each taunting clue and staged victim escalates the danger, culminating in a final showdown where the hunter stalks the most coveted prey: Nicole herself.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Beverly Barton

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