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In the heat of Miami’s streets, Detective Deborah Morgan is determined to solve a baffling case of serial murders that threatens to derail her career. She enlists her brother Dexter’s forensic expertise, but there's a twist: Dexter himself is a notorious serial killer, adding layers of tension and moral complexity.
The story weaves investigative procedures with psychological insight, exploring the thin line between law enforcement and the lawless. As both sisters delve deeper, they confront dangerous secrets and the cost of pursuit on personal bonds.
Set in a vivid Miami backdrop, the novel examines the duality of justice and the shadows lurking within those who maintain order.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Jeffry P. Lindsay
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