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One Step Ahead
Starelf555
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Starelf555
Complete, First published Aug 12, 2017
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How far will someone go to keep their secrets hidden?
      
      That is the question confronting Ashley Purdy when he buys a piece of furniture and discovers something that no one was ever meant to see. He hands it over to the police, thinking that will be the end of the matter. But when the detective he speaks with is found murdered, he realizes that his problems have actually just begun.
      After a series of ominous incidents involving both Ashley and a young Hollywood stuntwoman, Briar Malveaux, LAPD homicide detective Garrett Sanger realizes that they have both become the targets of a sociopathic serial murderer.
      Forced to distance themselves from those closest to them, and with only Sanger and an alcoholic mechanic to rely on, Ashley and Briar are forced to go on the run in an attempt to stay one step ahead of a ruthless killer who seems able to anticipate their every move.

      Warning : Contains strong language, descriptions of graphic violence, and sexual situations.

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     WINNER: Third Place Fanfiction - The Constellation Awards
     WINNER: Best Cover - Mystery / Thriller - The Wicked Awards
     Honorable Mention:The Chocolate Awards ( January )
     WINNER: 1st place Mystery / Thriller - The Sunshine Awards
      WINNER: Tie for 2nd Place - Chaos Awards 3
     WINNER:  Third Place- Mystery/ Thriller - The Golden Star Awards
     WINNER: Second Place Fanfiction - The RYID Awards
     WINNER: Fourth Place Mystery / Thriller - The Flavored Awards
     WINNER: Best Cover - The Pineapple Awards 2018
     WINNER: Tie for 1st Place Fanfiction - The Shooting Star Awards 2018
     WINNER: First Place Fanfiction - The Zodiac Awards
     WINNER: First Place Fanfiction - The Asteria Awards
     WINNER: Third Place Fanfiction - The Story Crafter Awards
     Best Summary - The Anchor Awards
     WINNER: Second Place- Sherlock Holmes (mystery) - Pretty In Punk Awards
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