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When a young girl flees home to find her estranged father, her escape spirals into chaos. She is drawn into a deadly bank robbery, thrusting her into a perilous world of crime and deceit. The terrifying events force her to confront abuse, stepfamily dynamics, and the true nature of her quest for identity and safety.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: James M. Cain
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