The Clock Strikes Thirteen (Unabridged)

In the quaint town of Ashwood, where shadows dance and secrets whisper, a chilling mystery unfolds. As the clock strikes thirteen, a haunting chime echoes through the night, marking the beginning of a sinister game. When a young woman is found murdered, Detective Sergeant Hilary March is drawn into a web of deception and danger. With each tick of the clock, the clues become more elusive, and the killer's motive remains shrouded in darkness.
As Hilary delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a hidden world of forbidden desires and long-buried secrets. The clock is ticking, and time is running out to unravel the truth before another life is claimed.