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Maddy Blake lives the ideal suburban life—until her husband becomes the main suspect in the brutal murder of a babysitter. The case spirals into a citywide investigation that threatens Maddy’s family, her safety, and her faith. Unsettled by the escalating danger, she finds herself drawn to her local priest, a bond that complicates her pursuit of justice. As the mystery deepens, Maddy must confront crimes against children and complex family dynamics to protect the ones she loves while exposing the sinister truth hidden in her community.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Patricia J. MacDonald
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