One step ahead - a mystery novel
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Last published Mon, Dec 27, 2021
Ethan was found dead in his apartment and police officer Eris Halphen investigates his death. Everything seems to prove it to be suicide, yet Eris and Justin Triggs don't believe that. Also, who the fuck is Justin?
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