The Last Ritual
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Murder, a deadly cult, black magic, family secrets.
In a town steeped in darkness, therapist Olivia May Bennet becomes entangled in a deadly mystery when her patients are murdered in ritualistic ways. As chilling nightmares blur with their confessions, Olivia discovers a terrifying link to a cult from her father's past. Trust is shattered-because the killer may be someone she knows.
The Shadows Within is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the last chilling twist.
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