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In the desolate corners of the Arizona desert, Bree O'Brien’s sudden disappearance fuels a frantic search. Sheriff Joanna Brady is drawn into the tangled plot of jealousy, passion, and hidden motives that may have led to Bree’s death.
Brady’s investigation follows a trail of suspicious witnesses, buried secrets, and the ever‑present threat of danger in the barren canyon. As she delves deeper, the mystery exposes the dark underbelly of a community that hides its sins beneath cracked earth and relentless sun.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: J. A. Jance
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