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When Bennie Rosato, a sharp Philadelphia attorney, misplaces her wallet, she is thrust into a dizzying case of mistaken identity that spirals into a dangerous game of deception. An imposter wrongs her life, forcing Bennie to confront a darker truth than she ever imagined. "Dead Ringer" blends legal intrigue with suspense as Bennie battles to reclaim her identity, her career, and her peace of mind.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Lisa Scottoline
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