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Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers take on another challenging case in this thrilling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

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Sandford's earlier books were good solid crime novels, but the recent ones are all that and they're filled with genuinely funny hardboiled dialogue.

When federal judge Alex Sand and his two young sons are brutally murdered in their upscale St. Paul home, the shocking crime sends ripples through their affluent community. With a long list of potential enemies and a major charitable donation left in limbo, suspicion quickly turns to his devastated widow.

As the pressure mounts and both local police and the FBI find themselves at a standstill, seasoned investigators Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are brought in to untangle the web of deceit. Known for their expertise, the duo meticulously explores every lead and theory, determined to uncover the truth behind…

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