{"product_id":"shadows-of-deceit-9798250803533","title":"Shadows of Deceit","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Hal Harless\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Mystery \u0026amp; Detective - Women Sleuths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire Donovan returns to Willow Creek for her mother's retirement party but is quickly thrust into the investigation of her childhood friend, Emily, who has been found dead under suspicious circumstances. The initial investigation reveals that Emily was harboring secrets that many wished to keep buried. As Claire re-establishes connections with old friends, including the charismatic but troubled town mayor, Tom, and the enigmatic librarian, Sarah, she learns that Emily's death is only the tip of the iceberg. Throughout her investigation, Claire faces threats and warnings to back off, and as she digs deeper, she unearths a web of deceit involving infidelity, betrayal, and revenge. Clues lead her to a series of events spanning decades, revealing how past traumas and grudges intertwine the lives of Willow Creek's residents. Just when Claire believes she is closing in on the truth, a shocking twist reveals that the killer is someone she trusts, forcing her to confront her own demons and the nature of loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47592715059351,"sku":"9798250803533","price":842.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798250803533.webp?v=1774978999","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/shadows-of-deceit-9798250803533","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}