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    Cocooned in Darkness
    Cocooned in Darkness
    Cocooned in Darkness
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    Cocooned in Darkness

    By Leona Bodie

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    After a convenient but loveless marriage, Claude doesn’t think life could get more complicated. Until his wife’s new mission — to give up on saving their relationship — exposes him to mortal danger. One quiet, ordinary afternoon changes everything. Caught in a his worst nightmare, Claude must stay one step ahead of a deadly killer — or all bets are off as to whether he’ll see another dawn. This must-read short story by an award-winning author bristles with intrigue and action! From Miami’s dark underbelly to the Gulf Stream to the Bahamian Out Islands, it’s easy to get swept away.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLeona Bodie
    Release dateJun 27, 2014
    ISBN9781310659935
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