Burnington Gaol
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When Adeline Wilson witnesses a prison escape in which a convicted murderer is set loose upon their community, she is plunged into the dark and dangerous world of the Dawson Brothers - two men set to face the gallows for the rape and murder of a thirteen year old girl. However, things are not always as they seem, and when new evidence is brought to light regarding their innocence, Adeline and her little brother, Billy, make it their mission to find out the truth.
Meanwhile, the true killer hides in plain sight - watching, waiting, plotting. He knows what they're up to, and there's no way in hell he'll ever let them find out the truth. Can Addie and Billy unravel his crimes before the brothers hang - or, more importantly, before he strikes again?
Subgenre: Mystery
Category: Novella
Age Rating: 15+
Mature Themes
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