Shadows of the past
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When 18-year-old Annaliese Phillips lands a dream internship at the Chicago Police Department during her senior year of high school, she never expects to uncover a mystery tied to her own family. Under the mentorship of the seasoned and enigmatic Detective Max Thorne, Annaliese stumbles upon a forgotten cold case file-one bearing the name Constance Phillips, her great-great-grandmother who vanished decades ago.
As Annaliese and Max dig deeper, they unravel a web of secrets, corruption, and danger that powerful forces want to keep buried. Torn between her growing sense of duty and personal connection to the case, Annaliese must confront her fears, trust her instincts, and find the truth before it's too late.
Shadows of the Past is a gripping mystery about legacy, justice, and the courage it takes to uncover the truth-even when it hits close to home.
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