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The story opens in 1949 as Archer, once incarcerated, steps back into society, carrying the heavy weight of parole conditions. Soon, a chilling murder surfaces, compelling Archer to wed his past with the present in a relentless pursuit for truth. As he navigates a web of danger and deceit, every choice tests his resolve and threatens his chance at redemption.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: David Baldacci
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