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Following a high‑stakes heist, the protagonist departs Paris, adopts a fresh identity, and must manage the fallout of her illicit actions. As she keeps tabs on her relatives and allies in her hometown, her intricate web of deceit begins to unravel, raising the stakes in this suspenseful thriller.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Rebecca Scherm
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