Death in the Desert
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Last published Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Tamara Perkins, a Las Vegas based private detective finds herself in the middle of a cover up when her latest missing person's case concludes with a body in a cheap motel room. In search for answers Tamara finds herself with a target on her back and a case more complex than she ever imagined. This is a high adrenaline mystery/thriller that will be released in twice weekly instalments.
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