Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Book 27)

A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned—but what if the wrong person is about to be killed? When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short. Despite escalating pressure from local cops and the family's cries for justice for their dead patriarch, Anita quickly realizes that the evidence doesn't quite add up. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way.

However, something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene. Time is against Anita, as the tight-knit community is up in arms and its fear of supernaturals is growing. She races to uncover the truth and determine whether the Marshals have caught the killer or are about to execute an innocent man—all in the name of justice.

When Anita arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. Anita knows that she must work quickly to save this young man from an unjust execution. The community's fear of the supernatural is palpable, and the pressure from the local authorities and the victim's family is intense.

Despite the obstacles, Anita is determined to find the truth. She meticulously examines the crime scene and interviews witnesses, searching for any inconsistencies or discrepancies in the evidence. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a complex web of lies and deception that casts doubt on the supposed perpetrator's guilt.

With time running out, Anita must navigate the political and social tensions within the community, all while trying to convince the Marshals that they are about to make a grave mistake. She must use her expertise, her instincts, and her unwavering commitment to justice to uncover the real killer and prevent an innocent man from being executed.

The stakes are high, and the consequences of failure are unimaginable. Anita's determination is tested to the limit as she races against the clock to find the truth and save an innocent life. In the end, her relentless pursuit of justice may be the only thing that can stop the execution and bring the real culprit to justice.

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