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A Lethal Deception - A Detective Kay Hunter murder mystery - cover

A Lethal Deception - A Detective Kay Hunter murder mystery

Rachel Amphlett

Publisher: Saxon Publishing

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Summary

When a brutal attack on a business owner is followed by a suspicious death, the police first suspect the beginning of a new underworld drugs war.

Then a second victim is found dead, and the truth starts to look like something much worse. 

With the death toll rising and her career under scrutiny from the media and her own superiors, Kay Hunter is running out of time to unravel the deadly secrets hiding behind ruthless ambition and treachery.

But Kay isn’t going to give up easily. Because this time, the first victim is closer to home…

A Lethal Deception is the 11th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.

Praise for A Lethal Deception:

"Shocking, chilling and far too good to miss, A Lethal Deception is another must-read Kay Hunter thriller Goodreads

"All the hallmarks of a classic, pacy, drama-laden investigation" Goodreads
Available since: 01/09/2025.

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