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After being left a witness and sole survivor of a murder that occurred 10 years ago at the age of 15, Asher has a feeling that this cold case is far from over, that the person responsible for the murder of his friend those many years ago, is coming and they're coming soon. As Asher uncovers the truth of that fateful day he must find a way to balance his past life and new life. Will Asher be able to uncover the truth and bring justice or will they find him and shut him up for good, as he is the key to blow open the case....
He better hurry, because they're coming.
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