Bad Break: A Novel
TheJamesBurnett
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  • Parts 76
  • Time 7h 53m
TheJamesBurnett
Complete, First published Mar 18, 2021
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Blake Wilson is accustomed to plucking nerves. He's young. He's Black. He rarely bites his tongue. And he's a dogged newspaper reporter who lives by the mantra of comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable.

But when he catches a brutal murder story that threatens to ignite racial and political tensions in his beloved Chicago, Wilson quickly realizes the story is not what it seems and must race to solve the crime in a way the police can't before all hell breaks loose and he and people he cares about are hurt...or worse.

If that isn't enough, Wilson finds himself tempted by the potential fame of a salacious story that could distract from the justice his murder victims are due and put his career in jeopardy.
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Moonlit Solace

20 parts Complete Mature

Ruby and Lucas's arranged marriage is strained by her indifference and his unwavering love. When a brutal attack leaves Ruby traumatized and bedridden, Lucas becomes her devoted caretaker. As she recovers, news reports reveal her attackers are being killed one by one. With each death, Ruby heals a bit more. Fear and confusion grip them both. Who is behind these mysterious acts of vengeance? Enter Detective Owen Carter , a relentless police officer determined to uncover the truth. His investigation deepens the mystery, intertwining their lives further as secrets are revealed. "Moonlit Solace" is a suspenseful tale of love, trauma, and hidden retribution, where the truth lurks in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.

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