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In Too Deep
Series · 6 books · 2023

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#1

Dark Secrets

2023

After a terrible car crash, former actress Claire Ford is accused of the worst crime a mother can commit. She has a history of lying, so no one believes her when she says it was just an accident. When defense attorney Silas Dalton is forced to defend her, he doesn’t believe her either. But he’ll use every trick in the book to keep her from getting the death penalty. Hannah Faran is a former PI turned podcaster with a passion for all things true crime and a mission to take down one of the most powerful families in Los Angeles, the Bishops. They have a history with Claire Ford, and Hannah is convinced they’re hiding something. She’ll have to dig deeper into their dark family secrets, even if she becomes a target too.
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#2

Family Pretense

2023

When reports of an incident at Hannah’s sends rumors flying, Hannah and Silas push forward with the case in hopes that new developments will give them the defense they need to prove Claire innocent. As Owen’s new relationship casts a shadow on Claire’s reputation, putting more doubt in the public’s mind, a shocking accusation will turn everything upside down.
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#3

Model Behavior

2023

Former actress Claire Ford is accused of an unspeakable crime against her own child, and defense attorney Silas Dalton is scrambling to salvage her case. Claire has a history of lying and Silas is sure she's not telling him everything, forcing him to seek help from true crime podcaster Hannah Faran. Hannah is on a personal quest to prove that the father of Claire's child, Owen Bishop, is a monster, despite his public image as a beloved star. When a girl accuses Owen of sexual assault at his daughter’s vigil, Hannah is determined the new information could lead to the break she needs. But a cornered animal is at its most dangerous, and Owen Bishop will do anything to keep the world from discovering his dark secrets.
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#4

True Betrayal

2023

When former actress Claire Ford changes her plea to guilty, her defense attorney goes on a mission to make one last effort to save her from a lifetime in prison. True crime podcaster Hannah Faran is adapting to her new houseguest, Miley, one of Owen Bishop's victims. Meanwhile, police detective Traeger has questions about her accusations against the powerful Bishop family. Owen and his fiancée Karissa’s relationship goes to the next level, but their plans to get away are foiled when one of his biggest clients makes him an offer he can’t refuse.
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#5

Faulty Justice

2023

As Hannah’s trauma worsens, disagreements about Detective Traeger’s motives come in between her and Silas. With a recent murder bringing attention to Miley’s attacker, new efforts are made to validate her accusations. A family loss puts Owen Bishop at the top of his game, but when new developments threaten everything, he is forced to act to save his fortune. Meanwhile, Karissa is on a mission to see what he’s hiding.
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#6

Bare Integrity

2023

Former actress Claire Ford is about to go to prison for killing her child, but with the help of a true crime podcaster, her attorney has discovered Claire's child might still be alive. To save his client, he'll have to untangle the web of lies before it's too late. The father of Claire's child, Owen Bishop, will do whatever it takes to see Claire suffer, but his fiancée has stumbled onto his dark secret, and the cops are sniffing around. He'll either win it all or lose everything, but Owen Bishop is finally going to end things for good.

Author

W.L. Knightly
W.L. Knightly
Author · 75 books

WL Knightly is a thriller/murder mystery co-writing pen name for two USA Today Best Selling Authors. "W" when not writing can be found dealing in Antique Jewelry and hanging out with her awesome hubby and three kids. And "L" is a full-time writer that lives near Nashville, TN and spends her time cooking, hanging out with her hubs and 3 kiddos, or wrangling new ideas as they float by! Their love of a good mystery novel caused them to combine forces and go after their dream of telling stories that sent a shiver down your spine. I'm thinking they figured it out! These two friends met years ago when they both started writing and publishing in various young adult genres and needed a critique partner. The rest is history...They'd love for you to join the fun! Website-http://thezodiackillerseries.com/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/wlknightlyau... Insiders Group- https://dl.bookfunnel.com/j1rryhvu53

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