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The Dangerous Edge of Things

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Parts 49
Time 6h 25m

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Tai Randolph thinks inheriting a Confederate-themed gun shop is her biggest headache-until she finds a  murdered corpse in her brother's driveway. Even worse, her supposedly respectable brother begins behaving in decidedly non-innocent ways, like fleeing to the Bahamas and leaving her with both a homicide in her lap and the pointed suspicions of the Atlanta PD directed her way.

 Suddenly, she has to worry about clearing her own name, not just that of her wayward sibling, and a shop chock-full of firearms doesn't help matters. Complicating her search for answers is Trey Seaver, field agent for Phoenix, an exclusive corporate security firm hired to investigate the crime. Trey is fearless, focused, and-much to Tai's dismay-utterly impervious to bribes, threats and clever deceptions. Still in recovery from the car accident that left him cognitively and emotionally damaged, Trey has constructed a world of certainty and routine. He has powerful people to answer to, and the last thing he wants is an unpredictable stranger "detecting" on Phoenix turf.

Tai's inquiry leads her from the cold-eyed glamour of Atlanta's adult entertainment scene to the gilded treachery of Tuxedo Road. Potential suspects abound, including violent stalkers, vengeful sisters, and a paparazzo with a taste for meth. But it takes another murder-and threats to her own life-to make Tai realize that to solve this crime, she has to trust the most dangerous man she's ever met.All Rights Reserved

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Shattered Trust

In the gritty heart of Los Angeles, seasoned detective Nathan Reed grapples with the unraveling strands of his personal and professional life. Fresh off a turbulent divorce from his wife, Mia, he struggles to reconnect with his rebellious teenage daughter, Zoe. Nathan's relentless focus on his cases has driven a wedge between him and his family, with Mia moving on to a new relationship. The story opens as Nathan is summoned to an unprecedented crime scene: the President of the United States, Mila Montgomery, has been assassinated in a penthouse hotel room, her body left in a shocking manner that sends the media and the nation into a frenzy. The city is locked down, and Nathan is assigned to the lead investigative team, alongside his ambitious captain, Isaac Turner. But as he digs deeper, Nathan discovers there's more to this murder than meets the eye. President Montgomery was a tech industry visionary, deeply embedded in a web of corporate espionage and political tensions, suggesting her death was part of a complex plot. As Nathan's investigation intensifies, Mia and her new husband, Jonathan, a wealthy real estate tycoon, find themselves in danger. Unbeknownst to Nathan, Jonathan has been involved in shady dealings with international crime syndicates, including the Yakuza. When Nathan learns that Mia has been murdered, his world shatters. Her death is staged to look like a random break-in, but Nathan knows it points to something darker-a calculated strike by the Yakuza, targeting Jonathan. Meanwhile, Zoe's life spirals out of control. Angry and grieving, she seeks solace in risky behaviors, feeling abandoned by her father. Nathan's attempts to reach her only push her further away, trapping him in a downward spiral of guilt and frustration.