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Word of Abby’s tarot‑reading talents reaches a powerful mob boss who refuses to let her leave his side, demanding her help with his business affairs. At the same time, a police investigation into a masked killer who targets women turns to Abby’s psychic intuition for insight. Forced to juggle loyalties between the mob and the law, Abby wrestles with the realization that she may have overlooked critical clues. The story explores themes of intuition, crime, and the thin line between allies and enemies.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Victoria Laurie
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