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Stripped
Jonathan "Cab" Malloy, a former detective grappling with significant personal issues and past regrets, finds his quiet existence disrupted when a young writer named Emily disappears. Emily, known for her sharp investigative instincts, had been digging into the secretive world of a local cult, a pursuit that likely led to her vanishing. Driven by an intuition that Emily might still be alive and a sense of responsibility, Cab embarks on a determined search, plunging into the hidden depths of a seemingly placid town that fiercely protects its dark secrets and operates under an unusual moral compass. As Cab navigates a treacherous path riddled with deception and hidden agendas, he confronts not only the cult's sinister influence but also the unresolved issues from his own life, seeking a form of redemption. The novel delves into compelling themes of fanaticism, the relentless pursuit of truth, and the unsettling reality that lurks beneath ordinary appearances. "Stripped" is compelling due to its potent atmosphere, intricate suspense, and the deeply human portrayal of its protagonist, whose internal struggle and quest for answers are interwoven with the unfolding mystery, creating a gripping and psychologically resonant thriller.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
352
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780312340445
ISBN-10
0312340443
Language
English
Published
2006-10-03
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