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Ryerson Biergarten, a psychic detective, is approached by the police to help solve a series of brutal murders that have been taking place in office buildings. As Ryerson delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a disturbing truth about the killer’s motives and the intricate web of lies and secrets surrounding each victim.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: T. M. Wright
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