A Trail of Ashes: A Detective Duo Faces a Labyrinthine Mystery
The sultry heat of Pune hangs heavy in the air as a disturbing pattern emerges. Consulting detective Ace delves into the case of a missing woman, Anika, only to discover a chilling connection to her deceased sister's murder. The ex-boyfriend, presumed dead by suicide, casts a long shadow over the investigation.
As Ace and his partner Varun chase elusive clues, they find themselves entangled in a complex web of deception. Disappearing evidence, cryptic messages, and a seemingly peaceful murder victim all point towards a cunning mastermind. Their investigation intensifies, leading them to a web of deceit involving international travel and a mysterious poison.
With every twist and turn, the line between truth and illusion blurs. Is the customs officer a key player, or simply another pawn in a larger game? Just as they believe they're nearing a breakthrough, a series of unsettling revelations threatens to unravel everything they thought they knew.
This thrilling detective story explores the dark art of manipulation and the lengths some will go to for revenge. Filled with suspense, betrayal, and a relentless pursuit for answers, "A Trail of Ashes" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final shocking discovery.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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