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Danger and Death in Suburbia

Presented by: Greg Heron | Lori Roy | Lou Bernie | Mary Sutton
Categories: Noir | Setting | Suburbs

Behind quiet streets and perfect homes, danger often lurks. Authors explore the hidden darkness in ordinary neighborhoods, weaving tales of secrets, crimes, and unexpected twists set in seemingly mundane backdrops.

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