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Years after Thorn’s biological parents were killed in a drunk‑driving crash and he took revenge by murdering the driver, life takes a darker turn when his foster mother is found brutally murdered in Key Largo. Thorn, already haunted by his past, must navigate a web of suspicion and grief, ultimately confronting the shadows that have long defined his existence. Set against the backdrop of Florida’s real estate community, the novel explores complex themes of justice, retribution, and the bonds between mothers and sons.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: James W. Hall
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