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Glen Garber, a contractor struggling with the housing crisis, comes home to a sudden tragedy: his wife Sheila and two other passengers die in a car crash. Convinced the police investigation is false, he begins a search that exposes a sinister underbelly of corruption hidden within his quiet suburb. As dangerous foes close in, Glen must confront threats from neighbors and unknown assailants, ultimately taking drastic action to protect his eight‑year‑old daughter and avenge his wife's death.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Linwood Barclay
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