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In this mystery narrated by a neurotic ghostwriter, London becomes the backdrop for a lethal arson case. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she must outwit both the suspect and the ghosts of her own emotional baggage. The novel blends suspense, crime investigation, and a study of a young female detective’s struggle with fear and faith.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Hope McIntyre
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