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In a taut, psychological thriller set in Montana, Deputy Valentine Millimaki confronts his personal demons by consulting John Gload, a convicted killer awaiting trial. Their uneasy rapport develops into a chilling intimacy, culminating in an act of violence that spirals into a high‑stakes manhunt. The story escalates to a dramatic revelation that irrevocably intertwines Gload’s past and Millimaki’s future, exploring the complex intersections of law, punishment, and human connection.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Kim Zupan
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