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When the mysterious woman who raised her disappears, FBI analyst Avery Delaney finds herself pitted against a cunning murderer who is executing an intricate scheme of vengeance. Delaney must use all her investigative skills to stay ahead of the killer’s moves and protect those she cares about.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Julie Garwood
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