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The Janes

By Louisa Luna
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The Janes by Louisa Luna is a gripping crime thriller that follows private investigator Alice Vega and her partner Max Caplan as they tackle a chilling case involving unidentified murder victims known only as Jane Does. The duo navigates through a web of crime, corruption, and exploitation to uncover the secrets behind these mysterious deaths, racing against time to stop further killings. The narrative combines intense suspense with complex characters, making it a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you appreciate intense investigations with complex characters. It's perfect for readers who love fast-paced narratives featuring determined detectives unraveling dark secrets and navigating dangerous situations.

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Private investigator Alice Vega is back in the electrifying sequel to Louisa Luna's acclaimed thriller Two Girls Down

Private investigator Alice Vega is back in the electrifying sequel to Louisa Luna's acclaimed thriller Two Girls Down.

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Men pretty much have a triangle. Sex, drugs, money, she said, drawing a triangle in the air with her finger. Every man who commits a criminal act does it in service to one or more of those three things...Most men, actually, do everything because of them.

On the outskirts of San Diego, the bodies of two young women are discovered. They are Jane Does: no names, no IDs, no families looking for them. Fearing a human trafficking ring, the police and FBI ask Alice Vega to help find out who the Janes were—and find the other missing women.

Alice Vega has a mind like a steel trap. Along with her partner Cap, she will stop at nothing to find the Janes before it is too late.

Louisa Luna is writing new, smart, insightful, relevant classics of crime fiction. Vega and Cap rightfully join the pantheon of the most memorable partnerships in crime fiction.

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The Janes by Louisa Luna is highly praised for its gripping and timely plot centred around border sex trafficking, featuring complex yet engaging characters like P.I. Alice Vega and Max Caplan. Reviewers commend the novel for its dark, twist-filled storyline and fast-paced action, blending thrills with a sharp social consciousness. With its intricate and adrenaline-fuelled narrative, it is described as both a compelling, page-turning thriller and a story with a strong moral core.

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ISBN: 9781922268495

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Louisa Luna is the author of Two Girls Down (featuring Vega and Cap) as well as Brave New Girl and Crooked. She was born and raised in San Francisco and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and daughter.

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