The Pentagon Paradox
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Last published Sat, Mar 9, 2024
Detective Adeline West is no stranger to complex cases, but when she is assigned to investigate the murder of the former Secretary of Defense, she discovers that almost everything related to the case is classified, and her resources are severely limited. However, frustrated but determined, Adeline perseveres, desperate to find justice for the fallen secretary.
In the Pentagon, she encounters Scarlet, a charismatic and enigmatic woman who quickly becomes a trusted friend. Little does Adeline know that Scarlet is the true culprit, a skilled assassin hired by the very government Adeline is trying to unravel.
Adeline's world transforms into a paradox, where the whispers of murder, betrayal, duty, friendship, and love become elusive echoes in the pursuit of truth.
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