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Dr. Rennie Newton, a respected surgeon, finds herself on the jury for notorious contract killer Ricky Lozada. Delivering a not‑guilty verdict, she becomes the bullet point target of Lozada’s stalking obsession. Two days after his release, one of Rennie’s rivals is murdered, turning her into the prime suspect. Forced to navigate a web of legal intrigue and danger, Rennie allies with rogue detective Wick Threadgill, who shares a vendetta against the hit man. Together they race against time as Lozada’s relentless pursuit threatens to end with a deadly quickness reminiscent of the prize scorpions he covets.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Sandra Brown
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