The Killer Brew
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Last published Wed, Jul 16, 2025
A bitter feud. A poisoned cup of tea. A dead billionaire.
Detective Joe Stryker returns to unravel a case where everyone has a motive - but nothing is what it seems.
When the infamous billionaire William MacMillian is found dead in his study, the cause is clear - poisoned tea. But the mystery is just beginning.
Veteran detective Joe Stryker steps into a mansion shrouded in secrets, surrounded by suspects, and haunted by lies. As the case unfolds, hidden grudges, forged documents, and a trail of betrayal lead to a twist no one saw coming.
In this sharp psychological mystery, nothing - and no one - is as innocent as they seem.
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