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When Jason, only twelve, is charged with a brutal homicide, the community’s hope turns to a seasoned interrogator known for extracting confessions without mercy. The ensuing confrontation between Jason and his pursuer becomes a chilling exploration of how the pursuit of justice can become a personal crusade, blurring the line between truth and revenge.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Robert Cormier
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