The Detective Series: Give up the Ghost
Ruby-Ace
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  • Parts 19
  • Time 2h 23m
Ruby-Ace
Ongoing, First published Aug 20, 2016
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--On hold for HEAVY editing--

At 23 years old, Nolen is a ghost, one without an identity. Gunshots echoed through the still night, as Nolen becomes an eye witness to a murder but at the price of being the prime suspect. On the run, Nolen, along with the help of Justine, must find the truth of the crime.

What lies in wait for Nole? Will they be too much for him to handle? What sort of the puzzle does the duo have to solve? Find out in the this mysteriously thrilling tale told through the eyes of Nolen himself.

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