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Some murders destroy more than lives.They destroy families. For years, the Randolphs and the Harringtons were inseparable. Their children grew up together, and their friendship seemed unbreakable. Until one night. When the Randolphs' teenage daughter is found brutally murdered, suspicion falls on Pete Harrington, shattering decades of trust and turning…

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1 author picked The Weight of Consequence as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

K.D. McNiven is an extraordinary writer and this is one great mystery. Highly recommended. Anyone who likes mysteries will love this book.

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