Behind the Lens
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MatureOngoing1h 59m
Last published Mon, Nov 7, 2022
Forensic Science and Criminal Studies major Amara Bluford along with Gabriel Hamasaki, a Detective are tasked to investigate the murder of James Mason University's basketball star.
The pair navigate shocking secrets and conspiracies while trying to uncover this mystery; Who killed Isaac Williams, and more importantly- why? Follow Amara and Gabriel in this mystery that is a slow burn towards the truth.
Mature themes: Language, Sexual situations
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