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Southeast Asian holiday becomes forensic nightmare.
Imagine unwinding on an exotic tour when suddenly your break morphs into a murder mystery. "Straits and Narrow" by Grace McClurg will grab you with its intriguing premise—how well can we discern innocence from guilt, especially under pressure? If psychological twists and vivid cultural backdrops entice you, this thriller will not disappoint.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789810598167
Authors:
Grace McClurg
Publisher: Monsoon Books Pte. Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2008-03-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 2.79
(rated by 14 readers)
Description
For forensic psychologist Rachel Carson, a three month tour of Southeast Asia is exactly what the doctor ordered. But a chance encounter with a charismatic expat and a welcome detour to Singapore turns her idyllic break into a frightening nightmare. With a murder on her hands and a boyfriend about to hang, Rachel is forced to ask herself the ultimate question: If she can't tell which of the two men in her life is a cold-blooded killer, should she really be a forensic psychologist at all?
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Southeast Asian holiday becomes forensic nightmare.
Imagine unwinding on an exotic tour when suddenly your break morphs into a murder mystery. "Straits and Narrow" by Grace McClurg will grab you with its intriguing premise—how well can we discern innocence from guilt, especially under pressure? If psychological twists and vivid cultural backdrops entice you, this thriller will not disappoint.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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