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When a famed model is found dead, the crime scene ignites a nationwide media firestorm that compels former FBI agent‑turned‑private‑investigator Lucas Davenport to investigate. One of Davenport’s own men becomes a suspect, forcing the detective to confront betrayal within his circle. As a series of seemingly unrelated slayings shocks Minneapolis, Davenport traces a pattern that points to a cunning killer whose motives run deeper—and more ruthless—than anyone imagined. The case thrusts the city into chaos, revealing a tangled web of intrigue that tests Davenport’s resolve and skill.
Davenport’s pursuit of justice intertwines with the public’s relentless scrutiny, making his investigation a high‑stakes game of cat and mouse amid the psychological pressure of a media‑obsessed society.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Sandford
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