In Plain Sight
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Last published Sat, Feb 1, 2025
Detective Amelia Cross never thought she'd return to the sleepy town of Marlowe. But when a string of mysterious deaths rocks the community, she's pulled back in, teaming up with cocky but charming officer Lucas Hale to unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the town's idyllic surface.
As the investigation deepens, Amelia and Lucas find themselves tangled in a web of corruption, betrayal, and lies. The suspects are many-each with a motive, each hiding something-but one thing becomes clear: the killer is closer than they think. When Amelia uncovers a trail that leads to the most powerful person in town, she must confront her darkest fears and face the truth that could destroy everything.
With tensions rising and danger closing in, Amelia must outsmart a cunning criminal with a plan that reaches farther than anyone could have imagined. But even as the final piece falls into place, will the truth be enough to stop the killer before it's too late?
In this gripping murder mystery, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. "Shadows of Marlowe" is a tale of suspense, secrets, and the hidden darkness of a small town.
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