
Fatal Illusion
A Paradox Murder Mystery
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Charles J Thayer

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A kayaker’s sunrise adventure turns tragic when she discovers a body floating in Belfast harbor. Steve Wilson finds himself entangled in a new investigation when the marine patrol brings Britney Green’s lifeless body to the empty dock next to his boat, Paradox. Britney’s parents refuse to believe their daughter died from an accidental drug overdose and they persuade Steve to uncover the truth.
Steve suspects Britney’s puzzling death is linked to a secret she learned while working as cabin crew on luxurious yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Maine. Steve interviews the owners while Sarah uses her computer skills to look behind each owner’s facade of respectability. Their mystery deepens when a television reporter’s plan to feature Britney’s death on her drug overdose special turns deadly.
A mysterious hacker impersonating Sarah sidetracks their investigation with spyware attacks on Steve’s technology systems. Amanda joins their search for Britney’s killer when death threats target Sarah and Steve. Join Steve as Amanda and Sarah help unravel an intricate case of international deception and murder.
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