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Cynthia Pelayo
Cynthia Pelayo writes dark and atmospheric stories, often blending gothic horror, crime, and folklore. Her notable works include the Gothic Blue Book series, Forgotten Sisters, Crime Scene, and Shoemaker's
Children of Chicago
Synopsis
Chicago detective Lauren Medina is called to a brutal murder in Humboldt Park — a crime eerily similar to the case of her own sister's death decades earlier. As she digs into the investigation, Lauren and an unlikely ally are drawn toward a serial killer known only as the Pied Piper, whose return to Chicago threatens both the city and the secrets Lauren has kept buried since childhood.
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Lauren MedinaProtagonist
A Chicago detective investigating a murder that mirrors the case of her sister's death decades earlier.