Dead Secret

Dead Secret
Ava McCarthy

From the author of the Harry Martinez thrillers comes a gripping psychological suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Haynes and Gone Girl.Two quick shots. One for him. One for you.After the death of her three-year-old daughter, Jodie has nothing left to live for – or almost nothing.She has one task to fulfil before she takes her own life. And that’s to kill the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death – her seemingly perfect husband, Ethan.But Ethan is hiding more than just his true nature. And as more horrifying secrets from his past emerge, Jodie’s strength will be pushed to the limit…

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For the family unit; more important than anything: Tom, Mark, Megan, Duffy and Goldy.

Table of Contents

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Title Page (#ud86da599-f25a-5567-92e0-8a40a3e2964d)

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Dedication (#ub0c66098-78f3-5e12-96ac-b11c1cfe70ad)

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