Book Title: Shadow's Conspiracy - Shadow Island FBI Mystery 8 Author: Mary Stone & Lori Rhodes Plot Summary: Shadow's Conspiracy, the eighth installment of the Shadow Island series, follows Sheriff Rebecca West as she investigates a mysterious case that threatens to unravel the fabric of Shadow Island's elite society. When a man washes up onto the island's beach with gunshot wounds, Rebecca must navigate a complex web of blackmail, power struggles, and corruption to uncover the truth behind the attempted murder. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she realizes that this is no ordinary crime and that the conspiracy goes far beyond a simple attempt on a criminal's life. The case exposes the dark underbelly of the island's esteemed members, including the Select Board and the Yacht Club, and puts Rebecca's own life in danger. The story begins with a sense of deja vu for Rebecca, as she has found another body washed up on the island's shore, but this time the victim is alive, albeit barely. The victim's hand and lower face are riddled with brutal gunshot wounds, indicating that he was shot offshore and dumped overboard. However, there is no sign of a boat or perpetrator, leaving only a few cryptic clues before the victim becomes unresponsive.

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