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Holly Barker, once a CIA special agent chasing the international terrorist Teddy Fay, is sent back to Orchid Beach, Florida after a brief capture of the terrorist. There she faces an unexpected challenge: a former army colleague who claims the current police chief, her old nemesis, was abused by his superior. The chief, an army officer with a contentious history, now holds the top position in Orchid Beach. Holly must decide whether to resume her CIA duties or take on the old nemesis to protect her town and uphold justice. The story weaves past grievances, police work, and espionage into a tense, fast‑moving mystery.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Stuart Woods
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