The Lock
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"You have to help me. She's going to kill my father."
Perry reluctantly gets embroiled in a murder investigation when a young girl begs him for help. But Rose is not the only one seeking his legendary lockpicking skills.
Shadowy characters from his past have a bargain for him: will he accept their terms for Rose's sake?
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