Every lie starts somewhere—but some lies grow into murder.

In A Tangled Web, bestselling thriller author A. L. Fraine weaves an intricate and emotionally charged crime mystery that forces Detective Rob Loxley to untangle the threads of deception, betrayal, and revenge. When a respected local journalist is found dead under suspicious circumstances, it looks like suicide. But Loxley sees what others miss—this was no accident.

The deeper Loxley investigates, the more secrets begin to unravel. The victim was on the verge of publishing an exposé involving high-profile politicians, police officers, and business moguls—all with something to lose. As the pressure builds and the list of suspects grows, it becomes clear: someone is spinning a deadly web to cover their tracks.

As Loxley follows the trail through layers of corruption and misdirection, even his own department begins to turn on him. Trust becomes a rare commodity. And when the killer strikes again, it's clear they're not done cleaning house.

A Tangled Web explores the fine line between truth and destruction, asking how far people will go to protect a lie—and how much one detective is willing to risk for the truth. With taut pacing, psychological depth, and signature Fraine grit, this thriller grips you from the first page and refuses to let go.

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