Seclusion
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Last published Wed, Jan 1, 2025
The city of Haywood is experiencing multiple homicides. Two of the city's finest detectives are put on the case. Their plights lead them to a small secluded town which provides more questions than answers. What will they find hidden beneath the veil of righteousness?
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