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When Esther Diamond lands a guest spot on a TV crime drama, the role gives her a rare glimpse into her boyfriend’s world in the NYPD. While the detective works with a new partner, Esther uncovers a chilling secret: the partner has been using the city’s underground and arcane knowledge to bring a dead body back to life. Determined to protect the city and her love, Esther digests her acting skills and her trust to navigate a dangerous conspiracy of magic, curse‑bending, and criminal intent. As city streets grow darker and the stakes rise, she faces moral quandaries and the temptation to wield power against her own limits.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Suspense/Supernatural Suspense
Authors: Laura Resnick
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