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When Paul Wheeler, the powerful CEO of Wheeler Enterprises, is shot dead during an armed robbery, his death throws Atlanta’s elite into turmoil. The young nephew, Creighton Wheeler, is immediately thrust into the center of the investigation, but the case becomes a labyrinth of lies and ambitions. Derek Mitchell, a renowned defense attorney with a sharp reputation and a reputation that the city’s police detest, takes on Creighton’s defense in a high‑stakes battle for his career. Julie Rutledge, Paul’s glamorous companion and the owner of the city’s top art gallery, vows to uncover the truth and will stop at nothing, even if it means interfering with Derek’s strategy. As Derek and Julie dig deeper, they discover that the murder may be linked to reenactments of cinematic deaths, hinting at a darker killer lurking in the shadows. With wealth, romance, and courtroom drama intertwined, “Smash Cut” delivers relentless twists that keep readers on edge until the final, explosive reveal.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: Sandra Brown
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