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After the tragic loss of his son, private investigator Cal Weaver struggles with grief and doubts. One rainy night, he reluctantly lets a mysterious girl into his car, prompted by her frantic request for help. Feeling uneasy, Cal decides to investigate her true motives, only to discover a web of secrets that threaten to endanger everything he holds dear.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Linwood Barclay
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