Skeletons in the Tower
Skeletons in the Tower

Skeletons in the Tower

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Author: Michael Branch
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A forensic pathologist is drawn into a labyrinthine investigation when a wealthy real estate mogul’s suicide unravels into a web of deceit, insurance fraud, and identity manipulation. As hidden motives and family betrayals surface, the protagonist must navigate shifting allegiances, moral dilemmas, and the heavy cost of truth. In the end, the legacy of Riverfront Towers is not just about what’s inherited, but what’s lost—and what can never be proven.

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