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About The Boy on the Highway: A twisted psychological crime thriller set in Russia

A snarky con-woman. A teenage heir. His family’s deadly secrets. Will she find the truth before they’re both dead? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Terrific...I think she is becoming one of my favorite authors." Amazon reviewer A shot cracked the quiet. The teenager in faded jeans and sneakers watched as his father slid onto the gravel, legs outstretched, back against the car. The kid came back to his senses and broke into a run just as the shooter raised his rifle. When Zoya Volkova, a small-time con-artist, witnesses a shooting at one of Moscow’s back roads, she picks up the teenager from the attacked car and helps him escape the assassins who murdered his father. The boy, Kirill Dolin, is back with his obscenely wealthy family, but now Zoya with her dingy Mercedes becomes a target for ruthless hitmen. After her plan to lie low fails, the only way to stay safe is to find out who put a hit on Kirill’s father. Only Kirill’s newly widowed mother Rimma doesn’t appreciate Zoya’s sieving through the family history. The investigator on the assassination case treats Zoya with suspicion because of her criminal past. And none of them seems to realize that Kirill’s life is still in danger. Digging deeper into the Dolins’ past, Zoya stumbles into alarming details about the family. The disturbing truth about their relationship and business makes everyone a suspect—including people who swear to protect Kirill now. Still aching after losing her own brother years ago, Zoya pledges to stop at nothing to keep the boy safe. But how can a petty con artist go up against a corrupt police force, Moscow’s wealthiest families, and the omnipotent Russian mafia? And will she get her answers before the innocent life is taken? Psychological suspense meets crime thriller in this dark page-turner with unpredictable twists. Perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner. What readers are saying about The Boy on the Highway: "Not only is the story fast paced and thrilling, but it enlightens about the everyday life in contemporary Russia." Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a fantastic psychological family drama. A real page-turner. It had me hooked from page one until the last page and kept me awake until the early hours to finish it." Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, what a rollercoaster ride! suspenseful, interesting, and I love a book that keeps me guessing until the very end." Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Atmospheric thriller with Russian setting. Captivating thriller and murder investigation..." Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Suspense thriller that constantly has you on the edge of your seat. You will be glued to your seat with the suspense and non-stop danger and all the twists and turns." Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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