Mystified illusion
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MatureOngoing10m
Last published Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Snowy nights in the mountains with a breathtaking scenery may seem like a paradise on earth. But appearance can be deceiving as the pure white blanket covering the ground may be hiding an abomination beneath its layers. Gruesome murders taking place seem to break the beautiful illusion of peace and tranquility in the quiet mountainous region of Kambad. The alarm raised and fearful inhabitants seemed to have imprisoned themselves in the safety of their house. But is it enough.....
Special team force request the young and dynamic lieutenant Elizabeth Shaw to help in the investigation of the crimes. Elizabeth discovers quickly that the series of murders committed are the works of an escaped psychopath serial killer on loose. Her talented skills and recommendable mindset for solving puzzling crime scenes are in a fix when new irrational and disturbing clues continuously appear during the enquiry. The pressure from the superiors, the unbelievable statements of the inhabitants and the presence of the mysterious hunk constantly observing her moves seem to complicate her situation and time is not in her favour. Elizabeth need to act fast and she has to rely on her instinct only, where everything else has failed...
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