The Sphinx
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Jim Sykes is a young detective heading back into the field after being put on desk duty. When a prominent business man and his friend are murdered Jim digs in for a hard case. Pursuing this case ends up putting Jim's job on the line when he goes after George Franklin a wealthy business owner. He will have to solve riddles, interrogate suspects and much more in this enthralling mystery.
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