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A contract killer. A child's life. One choice that changes everything. When elite assassin Cara Mortensen receives her next assignment, it should be simple: eliminate Richard Castellane and disappear before Christmas morning. But when she discovers his nine-year-old daughter Eleanor in the target's home, drawing pictures for her dead mother, Cara does the unthinkable. She breaks the organization's most sacred rule. The killing clause. Now, with a 72-hour deadline ticking down and the organization's deadliest operatives hunting her through a snowbound Washington D.C., Cara must protect an innocent child while confronting the ghosts of her own past. Because seven years ago, her daughter died in a fire that was no accident. And the man who ordered that hit? He's been her employer ever since. In this heart-pounding holiday thriller, one woman's fight for redemption collides with a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of the criminal underworld. As Christmas Eve approaches, Cara faces an impossible choice: complete the contract and save herself, or violate everything she's been trained to do and rescue the child who reminds her of everything she lost. Perfect for fans of Lisa Unger, Gregg Hurwitz, and Barry Eisler. What readers are saying: ""Couldn't put it down, finished in one sitting!"" ""A female John Wick meets Die Hard on Christmas Eve"" ""The twist about her daughter had me in tears"" This Pulse-Pounding Thriller Features: ✓ A morally complex female assassin protagonist ✓ Non-stop action set against a Christmas backdrop ✓ Emotional depth that will leave you breathless ✓ Plot twists you won't see coming ✓ A race against time that keeps escalating ✓ Themes of redemption, motherhood, and sacrifice Perfect for readers who crave: Thriller novels with strong female leads Holiday-themed suspense that's dark and gripping Stories about second chances and moral dilemmas Fast-paced action with emotional resonance Short reads that pack a powerful punch Who NEEDS to Read This Book: YOU should grab this book if: You love thrillers but don't have time for 400-page novels You want a story that's both action-packed AND emotionally devastating You're tired of one-dimensional female characters in action thrillers You appreciate complex moral questions in your suspense fiction You want a Christmas read that's NOT cozy, but unforgettable You crave the intensity of Lee Child or Jack Reacher but with a female protagonist who has real depth THE KILLING CLAUSE is a 2-hour read that will stay with you long after you've finished the final page. It's the perfect blend of brutal action and heartbreaking emotion, a story about what we're willing to sacrifice to protect the innocent, and whether redemption is possible for those who've lived in darkness.

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