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Seven years after the tragic shooting of her husband Christopher on Mount Desert Island, Abigail Browning has become a seasoned homicide detective. A mysterious anonymous tip forces her to return to the island’s misty, rocky coast, where she hopes to finally solve the case that has haunted her. Joined by Owen Garrison, a search‑rescue worker who struggled to save Christopher, Abigail delves into a web of deceit and conflicting memories. Together they confront the truth about the murder, uncovering deeper secrets that could keep a killer at large.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Carla Neggers
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