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Thriller and crime author Catherine Lea

Catherine Lea

Explore the captivating world of literature through the lens of Catherine Lea, a prolific author who seamlessly weaves stories under both her given name and the enchanting pseudonym, C.J. Lea. Delve into a diverse literary landscape where each book is a portal to unique realms of imagination, where characters come to life, and emotions unfold with every carefully crafted word.

By Thriller and crime author Catherine Lea

THE CONTESTANT

(Warning: Contains Graphic Violence)

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For Raymond, the online contests were only ever about the money. A brilliant and resourceful serial killer, a hit-and-run accident five years ago left him confined to a wheelchair, and he now makes a humble living pursuing prizes under stolen and fake identities, and selling them online.

But when a $10 million treasure hunt comes up, Raymond begins to realize just how small and insignificant his life has become. This treasure hunt could be his salvation—the perfect opportunity to recoup a standard of living he once enjoyed, to regain the respect he once garnered as a behavioral analyst and profiler.

The moment he registers for the contest, however, the first email arrives. Someone out there knows him, knows his past, knows details he thought were long buried. Now, there's only one way for Raymond to find his blackmailer and put an end to the threats: Play the game, follow the treasure hunt clues.

And this time, it's not about the money.

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