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When a shadowy private investigator hires 14‑year‑old Ryan Waite to impersonate a long‑lost heir of a dying millionaire, Ryan is thrust into a dangerous game of identity and loyalty. Tasked with rekindling a broken family bond, he quickly realizes that the charade surpasses his age and experience. As the fateful reunion approaches, Ryan must decide how to reveal his true self and protect both the older man’s legacy and his own integrity.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Gary L. Blackwood
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