Crimson Sapphire
Zen_lane
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Zen_lane
Complete, First published Aug 31
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In the midst of a high-stakes investigation, Detective Nate Carter is awestruck by the legendary Oscar Frost, a detective known for solving the toughest cases in record time. But as Carter watches Frost work his magic, a seed of doubt takes root. Is Frost truly the genius everyone believes him to be, or is there something darker beneath the surface?

Their partnership is put to the ultimate test when the priceless Crimson Sapphire is stolen in a daring heist. As they hunt for the elusive thief, Carter finds himself entangled in a web of lies, danger, and mind games. Each clue they uncover pulls them deeper into a mystery where nothing is as it seems.

With the clock ticking, Carter must confront the unsettling truth: Is the real challenge solving the case, or figuring out the man standing next to him? As the line between brilliance and deception blurs, the stakes couldn't be higher. This isn't just a race to catch a thief-it's a race to uncover the truth.
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