Beyond the Crimson Pale
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MatureOngoing9m
Last published Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Welcome to Neu.Los Angeles.
A series of grisly murders has recently plagued Room 14 at the Chateau Belmont, a notoriously storied hotel known for its long history of crime, scandal, and star power. Biocrime detective Carter Buck has the experience and wherewithal to crack the toughest homicide cases, but as more and more immaculately dissected bodies of young women sprout up around the city, even a seasoned vet like Buck begins to lose faith in himself. And humanity.
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