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A Dismal Crystal Curse
2023
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4.74
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184
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An Unlikely Victim, a Fierce Enemy and Secrets RevealedWhen Cora's enigmatic new neighbor and friend becomes entangled in a deadly mystery, the stakes are raised even higher with the brutal murder of her boyfriend and the town's notorious troublemaker. As secrets begin to unravel, Cora can't help but wonder if the mystical crystals are the key to the chaos or if there is a deeper, more sinister plot at work. An ominous warning from Hades suggests that Cora may be delving into dangerous territory, revealing truths better left untouched. Yet Cora's unwavering resolve drives her to seek answers and confront the darkness, even if it means risking everything. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Petrov remains deeply involved, his own motives intricately linked to the crystals. Desperate to prove his worth, Petrov's obsession threatens to take him down a darker, more treacherous path than he ever imagined. As Cora and Petrov's stories intertwine, their quest for truth and redemption could change their lives forever – if they can survive the chilling secrets that lie beneath the surface.

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Author

Constance Barker
Author · 202 books
Constance Barker lives in the Midwest with her husband and two Akitas where she can look out from her screened porch onto a wooded area brimming with activity. Since she was a young girl she read mysteries, often given to her by her grandmother. She loved figuring out who the culprit was and sometimes she was right and other times startled at who the author picked as the assailant. Now she enjoys writing mysteries herself. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas or shopping for bargains.
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