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Assistant District Attorney Kate Megason is preparing to prosecute the case of her career when a series of frightening messages begin arriving, exposing a hidden secret that could end her life. With danger looming, Kate enlists the help of veteran investigator Frank Matrone—whose own past is shrouded in mystery—to uncover the truth and protect herself from a ruthless killer’s vengeance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Linda Castillo
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