Matilda- A Tim Bradford Story
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Last published Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Rookie cop Matilda Clark is all warmth and grit- ready to take on Los Angeles with a smile and something to prove. Assigned to seasoned Training Officer Tim Bradford, the two form an easy unexpected bond. He's steady and stoic; she's light in a dark world.
But behind Matilda's bright exterior is a past she's never outrun. And when her relationship with a fellow officer turns dangerous, old wounds begin to reopen.
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