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After the death of his fiancée, a stunt driver who had hidden his violent history in a career on the road is forced to face the criminal underworld he once left behind. His quest for redemption and safety pulls him back into danger, revealing the consequences of his past choices and the high stakes of his profession.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: James Sallis
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