Lt. Joséphine Brookes and Detective Penelope Washington were just two strangers at the New York City Police Department. They hardly knew one another, and the only thing they had in common, was their passion for solving cases. One day, they're put on a case together by Chief Anderson, their boss. They aren't too thrilled about working together. But over time, their trust towards one another grows, soon creating a bond that could never be broken. Joséphine's boyfriend, on the other hand, isn't fond of her so-called partner. He decides to take matters into his own hands one night, causing things to grow tense in the heart of the city. Penelope is running out of time and Joséphine fears for her life. You will get to see where their story starts and where it ends.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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