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William John is haunted by the apparent death of his friend, James Thomas, after a cliffside confrontation leads to his arrest and a lengthy prison sentence. Grappling with intense guilt, he discovers upon release that new evidence exonerates him, proving the death accidental. A successful lawsuit against the police offers a semblance of justice, until a stunning revelation shatters everything: James was alive all along, his disappearance a calculated deception. This tale unravels layers of guilt, betrayal, and the elusive nature of truth. Comparable works include Gone Girl