Synopsis

Twenty-five years after the sensational murder of Dita Kronon, daughter of a powerful politician, the case’s echoes resurface with devastating force. Dita’s boyfriend, Cass Gianis, confessed to the crime and served his time, but his release coincides with his identical twin, Paul Gianis, launching a high-stakes mayoral campaign. Dita's brother, Hal Kronon, never believed the full truth emerged and remains consumed by the mystery. Employing former FBI agent Evon Miller and retired police officer Tim Brodie, Hal ignites a new investigation, determined to expose the real killer, even if it means implicating Paul, the seemingly 'innocent' twin. As hidden secrets from both prominent families unravel, the political landscape becomes a dangerous battleground. With Paul's campaign teetering on the brink and Cass mysteriously vanished, the unearthed truths threaten to shatter lives and redefine a quarter-century of deceit, forcing a reckoning with an identical past that refuses to stay buried.

Critical Reception

"Scott Turow masterfully delivers a complex legal thriller that delves deep into the intertwined themes of family loyalty, political corruption, and the elusive nature of truth."

Metadata

ISBN:9781447244813
Pages:361
Age Rating:16+

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