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Act of Vengeance

by Erik Larson

Ages 18+ · 318 pages · 2007

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While vacationing in Las Vegas, Mason and Kelly Reed are the apparent victims of a violent crime. Mason, shot twice in the chest, appears to be dead. In reality, it’s the beginning of an intricate plot secretly conceived by Mason himself. After successfully staging his own death, he is now free to move in stealth. He sets into motion a plan that has smoldered in his mind and heart for over a decade. Mason seeks vengeance for an unforgivable crime, and his friend Carl agrees to help with the logistics. Together, they work out every detail. As Mason proceeds, he discovers his adversary—the very target of his revenge—has become aware of the pending threat. A confrontation awaits. Despite his trepidation, Mason can’t turn back. Too many bridges have been burned, and too many laws have been broken. Filled with uncertainty and fear for the future but fueled by unrelenting passion and determination, he risks everything to see that justice is finally served.

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Ages 18+

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