The Dead Man's Game
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Last published Sat, May 19, 2018
Marina Martinez isn't sure what she expects when she's invited to her rich uncle's funeral on his private island. But she certainly didn't expect to find out that her uncle is actually still very alive- and is in possession of a very large inheritance that will be split equally among nine teenagers at the time of his death. As Marina becomes the target of a series of attacks, she realizes that some of the heirs aren't happy with their share of the money and will do anything to make sure that they get a larger chunk of inheritance- including eliminating the other heirs. Marina isn't sure who she can trust anymore, and only wants the "game" to end. The answer is very clear: kill or be killed. But is Marina willing to do just that or will she lose the game and her inheritance?
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