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Burned - A Steamy Standalone Larry Klempner Thriller - cover

Burned - A Steamy Standalone Larry Klempner Thriller

Simone Leigh

Publisher: Simone Leigh Publishing

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Summary

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 ThrillerApprox 23,700 WordsPLEASE NOTE:This novella-length story was originally published as part of the 'Into the Fire' anthology (now out of print).
Available since: 07/18/2022.
Print length: 89 pages.

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