Adalet by Joslyn Chase

Adalet

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She bears a scar that mars her breast.

And her soul.

Adalet sees only one way to overcome the ruins of her life. Entangled in a deadly game of lies, she stakes every last shred of herself on winning.

If you love a story full of twists and suspense, take a ride with Adalet.

This story appears in the short story collection, What Leads A Man To Murder. Here's what readers are saying:

"…had me gripped right from the beginning. At one point, I think I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair."

~ Dawn Van Beck, author of Pardon The Turkey

"Tiny details in this are stunningly brilliant…these illuminate the characters and situation with few words. Wonderful writing."

~ Catherine Ryan, author of The Hiding Kind

"I am reminded a bit of Gone Girl where bits and pieces of information are dangled. One can only keep reading to find out the answers…"

~ Sheilah Ward, reader and fan

"…had me hooked good from the first word to the very last."

~ MC D'Alton, author of Epona, and Numbers and The Tango

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