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Point Deception

by Marcia Muller · 2001

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The body of an woman washes up near Point Deception, California—a day after she was spotted near her broken-down car on the highway. Deputy Sheriff Rhoda Swift worries the woman's brutal rape and murder will resurrect fears from the unsolved massacre of two families 13 years before. When Rhoda investigates with journalist Guy Newberry, a shocking truth will test how far she is willing to go for justice. (May)

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mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of thisdetectivedetectiveMore like thisLess of thisthrillerthrillerMore like thisLess of this
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womenwomenMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisNorthern CaliforniaNorthern CaliforniaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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