Shadows Of Last Summer
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Last published Sat, Aug 3, 2024
A year after Maddison Graham's mysterious disappearance, her body is found in the lake near Arbor Creek. Emma, Sarah, Junior, and Chase are thrown back together when a chilling message arrives: "I know what happened the night of August 13th, 2022."
As they unravel the secrets of that night, suspicion grows, friendships fracture, and danger looms. Someone knows the truth-but who? In a town where everyone has something to hide, uncovering the past might be their only chance to survive.
"Shadows of Last Summer" is a gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
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