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Lucas Davenport, a seasoned private investigator working in Minneapolis, is drawn into a web of vengeance when a cold case from his past threatens to unearth the darkest secrets of his former life. With stakes high and the danger close, Davenport must navigate a perilous landscape of hidden motives and relentless foes to protect those he cares about. The novel propels readers through a tense, high‑stakes investigation that blends psychological depth with hard‑boiled detective work.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Sandford
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