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A Grave in the Sand
A Hector Ramirez ThrillerBy Daniel Pelfrey
Length8h 12m
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The desert hides the bodies. It doesn't hide the truth.
Twenty-seven years ago, Mia Castillo stood up to a corrupt casino empire and vanished. Now, her bones have surfaced in the scorching sands of the Black Rock Desert, and the silence is finally over.
Chief Detective Hector Ramirez digs into the cold case, only to find the rot runs deeper than he ever imagined. The trail leads straight to the glistening towers of Midtown and Vince Moretti, a ruthless tycoon who built his fortune on Mia’s grave. But Moretti didn’t work alone. The corruption has infected the city’s veins, from the courts to the Sheriff’s Department itself.
As witness intimidation turns personal and threats arrive at his team's doorsteps, Hector realizes this isn't just a murder investigation—it's war. With enemies on both sides of the badge, Hector must dismantle a legacy of lies before the desert claims its next victim.
Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch and Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 19, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
1513. thin blue veil
2fateful night
1614. wolves at the door
31. the hiker's grim discovery
1715. public opinion
42. haunting homecoming
1816. path to justice
53. the desert's secrets
1917. crossroads
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64. buried truths
2018. bloodlines and boundaries
75. silent witnesses
2119. breakthrough
86. seeking solace
2220. bones and backstories
97. silent no more
2321. mia's defiance
108. ava's resolve
2422. the house always wins...
119. the vanished dream
2523. ...until now
1210. justice with a side of guilt
2624. a moment of respite and reflection
1311. the long shadow
2725. all the cards on the table
1412. an observant eye
28coffee, courage, and commitment
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