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When a mysterious houseboat explodes in the close‑knit community of Baxter, firefighters and residents must grapple with the sinking McConnells hull and the loss of life. As grief turns to outrage, new evidence reveals a single survivor, suggesting foul play in a town with no history of homicide. Detective Jed races the FBI to uncover the truth about the incident while confronting his own marital struggles. The story explores how a small‑town community responds to crime and how personal faith and struggle intersect in the search for answers.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Suspense
Authors: Kathy Herman
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