Burned: A Steamy Standalone Larry Klempner Thriller

By Simone Leigh

Paying It Forward...

Larry Klempner has a Past, and it’s not one he’s proud of.
But the ex-trafficker is trying to forge a hopeful future from his wasted years.
When an old acquaintance thrusts him into a situation that has ‘The Past’ written all over it, what are Klempner’s choices?
Fighting takes on many forms and running isn’t an option.
Klempner will need to bring his A-Game to the front for this one.
When you’re drawn Into the Fire, someone will burn. But who?
A Steamy Standalone Larry Klempner Thriller
Approx 23,700 Words
PLEASE NOTE:
This novella-length story was originally published as part of the 'Into the Fire' anthology (now out of print).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simone Leigh Publishing
• Release date: Jul 18, 2022

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