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Shadow of Deception: A Mother's Love

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Reads 156
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Parts 49
Time 3h 31m

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In *Shadow of Deception: A Mother's Love*, Sarah Johnson's world shatters when her 10-year-old daughter, Lily, is kidnapped. As Sarah frantically searches for her missing daughter, she begins to unravel a web of lies and betrayal involving her best friend, Karen Wilson, and Detective Mike Stevens. What starts as a straight-forward investigation, spirals into a dark and twisted conspiracy that forces Sarah to question everything she thought she knew.

Throughout her journey, Sarah pieces together clues that lead her to suspect Karen's involvement. As she digs deeper, Sarah discovers that Karen and Mike share a dark history and a secret motive rooted in their pasts. As Sarah grows more determined, she uncovers shocking truths about her late husband, Eric, learning that he may still be alive after an assassination attempt orchestrated by Mike.

In a race against time, Sarah's quest to find Lily leads to a deadly confrontation where buried secrets come to light. As she faces off against Karen and Mike, Sarah's strength and determination are put to the test. But even as she fights to protect her daughter, she discovers that the nightmare is far from over. The book ends with a chilling twist: Karen escapes, leaving behind a clue that hints at even darker plans in motion.

*Shadow of Deception: A Mother's Love* is a suspenseful thriller filled with mystery, betrayal, and unexpected twists, setting the stage for a gripping trilogy where Sarah's fight for her family is only just beginning.All Rights Reserved

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Shadow of Deception

Season 1
49 parts
Season 2
62 parts

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Mumbai Noir

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