Shattered Illusion
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Last published Tue, Jul 11, 2023
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏)
𝒪𝓃ℊℴ𝒾𝓃ℊ...
«Beware the scratching whispers that taunt your sanity, for within the shadows of a prefect illusion, reality itself becomes a mystery. The supposed truths lurking in those dark corners are nothing but deceptive reflections.»
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Dark. Sexy. Suspenseful. Every person has a story to tell. Some may be sweet with a happily ever after, but there are others that end in tragedy.
In the pursuit of justice, Detective Rhiannon Steele of Lockridge PD finds herself caught in the crosshairs of corruption and deceit following the brutal murder of an enigmatic assistant to a notorious illusionist. The shocking crime sent shock waves through the town, leaving its residents reeling. As the body count rises and eerie crime scenes resembling those from Rhiannon's beloved thrillers continue to appear, the detective finds herself not only navigating shifting alliances, but also confronting the monsters lurking beneath her own bed. With each passing moment, the identity of the killer remains a mystery, and the fate of the next victim hangs in the balance. Ultimately, leading to a final revelation that shatters all illusions. Will justice be served, or will the twisted games continue?
Brace yourself for a chilling and sinister psychological thriller that will keep you wanting more.
⟶| ongoing
⟶| first in the 'illicit' series
© |𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫. 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
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