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In the third Oak Knoll thriller, FBI agent Vince Leone applies pioneering profiling techniques to unravel a new kidnapping case that threatens the peace of the quiet California community. Joined by his wife, Anne—a former teacher turned child advocate—and local deputy Tony Mendez, Leone tackles a crime that blurs the line between reality and myth. The story delves into early forensic policing while keeping readers on edge as they trace the dark underbelly of Oak Knoll.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Tami Hoag
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