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Name: Let it burn
Author: Steve Hamilton

Alex McKnight, a seasoned private investigator, is summoned back to Detroit after a career‑shattering shooting left his partner dead and a suspect jailed. Reluctant yet determined, Alex delves into a forgotten clue that hints the convicted man might not be the true killer. As he navigates the city’s gritty underbelly, McKnight confronts personal trauma and the murky ethics of justice. In a tightly woven mystery, the novel blends gritty noir with a deep exploration of guilt, redemption, and the complex nature of truth in a city that refuses to forgive.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Steve Hamilton

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