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After a failed marriage and a stalled journalism career in Los Angeles, former news anchor Ali Reynolds moves back to her Arizona hometown. There, she reaches for a fresh start, only to discover that the murder of a prominent real estate tycoon has shaken the community. As the investigation unfolds, Ali must confront hidden truths and navigate the dangerous undercurrents of her past and present.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: J. A. Jance
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