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Rory Yates’s hard‑earned reputation as a Texas Ranger is thrown into jeopardy when his ex‑wife, teacher Anne, is murdered in their hometown of Redbud. A local police force names Yates a suspect, and his promotion is halted. Determined to uncover the truth, Yates retreats to his family and plunges into a ferocious investigation that tests his Ranger creed—never surrender—against the darkest and most twisted minds in Texas. As the clues unravel, Yates must navigate the blood‑stained streets and harsh law‑enforcement realities of the Lone Star State to find justice for Anne and himself.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: James Patterson
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