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Army Special Agent John Puller, a combat veteran and the U.S. Army’s top investigator, is drawn back to Paradise, Florida, when his aunt is found dead in what the local police call an accident. Puller suspects foul play and begins to dig beneath the town’s picturesque surface. As he follows a trail of hidden evidence, he discovers a conspiracy that threatens the idyllic community and forces him to confront forces that will go to devastating lengths to keep their secrets hidden.
The novel blends the fast‑paced intrigue of a thriller with the procedural detail of a military investigation, showcasing Puller’s expertise in uncovering crimes that other authorities have overlooked.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: David Baldacci
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