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Calico

Written by: Lee Goldberg
Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Eric Conger
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller—with a mind-blowing twist.

There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . .

The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away.

But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption.

Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance.

His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identity a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm.

Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past—and a past that's not her own—until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.

©2023 Adventures In Television Inc. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Genre Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Fiction Suspense
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What the critics say

"A superb twin-track thriller featuring constant intrigue and a huge secret—could be Lee Goldberg's best ever!"―#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

"In Calico, Lee Goldberg seamlessly blends a present-day police procedural with a Western from the 1880s. The results are a genre-bending, gripping read."―#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

"A mind-bending thriller unlike anything I have read before. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!"―New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay
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Wonderful pacing!

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Interesting storyline. The characters were well thought out and executed. I loved all the obstacles which had to be overcome. I definitely recommend it.

Great story

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I was whipsawed by this sometimes hard-to-follow story but glad I stuck with it. A fun read, well told.

A bizarre but powerfully unique mix of crime, police procedural and sci-fi.

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I found the book so engaging. I liked the crisscrossing of time lines. Kept me going right to the very end.

Very interesting!

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The story was not really a mystery like I thought it would be, yet it kept me interested and entertained. I liked it. A worthy purchase as a daily deal!

Enjoyable read

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