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Colin Pinnock’s unexpected triumph in May marks the pinnacle of his political career, yet a hostile card urges him to question his identity and the unknown parents who raised him. His investigation leads him back to a murder‑involved scandal that toppled a prominent politician. As past and present intertwine, Pinnock becomes the target of ridicule and ultimately, real danger. Barnard weaves a psychological thriller that explores how buried crimes can resurface to threaten those who dare to uncover them.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Robert Barnard
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