Books like The Last Dead Girl by Harry Dolan
In The Last Dead Girl, author Harry Dolan presents a chilling prequel to his acclaimed mystery "Bad Things Happen." The story follows David Loogan as he becomes entangled in a love affair with Jana Fletcher, a law student living in a run‑downtower apartment. When Jana is brutally murdered, the police initially suspect David, prompting him to dig deeper into her past to clear his name. As he uncovers Jana’s secrets, he realizes the danger he faces—not only from the police but also from a killer who appears to be observing him closely.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Harry Dolan
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