Criminal Paradox: The Unseen Truths
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Last published Wed, Jul 15, 2026
The Criminal Paradox: The Unseen Truths Novel.
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"Mr. Ivanov's case is tied up in legal limbo," Dr. Carter went on, noticing my frown. "There are accusations of murder, but no bodies. Several potential victims are still unaccounted for. He faces the death penalty if convicted, but until then, it's our job to uncover the truth
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"He didn't look hurt. I don't think it was his blood... He was furious. I could see it in his eyes, the way he was glaring at everyone around him. He thrashed and shouted things I couldn't even make out. Russian words or slurs..."
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"You're naïve," he said quietly. "But then again, I suppose that's what makes you perfect for this job."
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Azalea Faith is a twenty-three-year-old intern eager to prove herself as a criminal psychologist. Her untamable desire for writing the perfect paper before her graduation leads her to work on Greystone Glen Asylum's most notoriously difficult patient; Alexander Ivanov, a convicted killer whose mind is as sharp as it is dangerous. As Azalea delves deeper into his psyche, she begins to unravel a chilling web of lies, manipulation, and hidden truths. But the closer she gets to understanding him, the more she questions her own mind and whether she's truly in control of the game she unwillingly is playing.
In a world where sanity is fragile, and deception runs deep, Azalea must decide: can she trust the man everyone calls a monster, or will her faith in him lead her to her own insanity?
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