The Guise of Another

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Psychological Thriller

The Guise of Another

Allen Eskens

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Detective Alex Rivers' life implodes when a man bearing his exact likeness is found dead, drowned in a local lake. The situation escalates dramatically when Alex's own wife, Lila, identifies the corpse as her husband. Suddenly thrust into the role of a fugitive, Alex must evade the authorities and race against time to prove his innocence. He is not only suspected of the drowned man's murder but also of the presumed death of Lila herself. This shocking turn of events forces Alex to question everything he thought he knew and embark on a perilous quest to uncover the identity of his double and the mastermind behind this elaborate scheme that aims to frame him. At its heart, "The Guise of Another" is a thrilling exploration of mistaken identity, deception, and the fragility of one's own existence. Alex Rivers, a man whose life has been literally stolen and twisted into a murder accusation, embodies the struggle against an identity crisis thrust upon him by malevolent forces. The narrative delves into themes of betrayal, the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface of ordinary lives, and Alex's desperate fight for truth and redemption. Readers will be compelled by the relentless pace, the intricate plotting, and the psychological suspense as Alex navigates a treacherous landscape where trust is scarce and the danger of being exposed as a fraud, or worse, as a murderer, is ever-present. The story promises a gripping mystery that challenges perceptions of reality and justice.

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Publisher

Prometheus Books

Pages

269

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PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781633880764

ISBN-10

1633880761

Language

English

Published

2015-10-06