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Amy Parkens, a single mother working a low‑pay computer job in Colorado, receives a mysterious cardboard box containing $200,000. Haunted by her mother’s suicide and the possibility of a trap, she sets out to find the money’s source. In a nearby town, physician Ryan Duffy discovers that his late father’s estate is worth far more than he imagined, revealing a hidden fortune that has been guarded for years. Both Amy and Ryan confront family histories marked by crime, deception and blackmail. Their parallel quests collide as they seek answers, unearthing a labyrinth of past injustices and people who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets.
This thriller blends family drama with suspense, exploring themes of wealth, hidden pasts, and the dangers of sudden fortune.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: James Grippando
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