Harborville Shadows
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"Harborville Shadows" is a gripping mystery novel that plunges readers into the enigmatic world of Detective Sarah Mitchell as she unravels the secrets of a coastal town steeped in history and hidden darkness. With each turn of the page, readers will be drawn deeper into a web of forbidden love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth. As Sarah delves into the past, she finds herself locked in a dangerous battle against those who will stop at nothing to protect the town's hidden legacy. "Harborville Shadows" is a thrilling exploration of the power of secrets and the enduring quest for justice, set against the atmospheric backdrop of a town where the past refuses to stay buried.
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