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Renny Jacobson, fresh out of law school, earnestly strives to join the ranks of his Charlotte firm’s partners, dreaming of luxury and respect. After his father’s death, Renny discovers an ancient inheritance linked to a clandestine society. The newfound wealth is paired with a perilous curse known as The List, which threatens Renny’s life, his legal career, and the future of the woman he loves. He must navigate supernatural forces and the dark secrets of the society if he hopes to protect himself and those around him.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Robert Whitlow
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