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Newroe’s investigation begins when an anonymous elderly tipster turns up dead, prompting a search for answers amid a tangled web of secrets. Meanwhile, reporter Montoya tackles a grisly case involving an elementary school teacher whose body was found in the Rio Grande. As the two stories unfold, their paths unexpectedly intersect, revealing connections that upend their assumptions and compel them to confront the darkest corners of their own lives. The novel follows the reporters’ relentless pursuit of truth, weaving elements of crime, mystery, and personal revelation. Together, they must navigate a maze of hidden motives and dangerous alliances, ultimately uncovering a shared narrative that challenges their perceptions of justice and community.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Christine Barber
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