{"product_id":"duped-in-america-a-novel-that-dives-from-page-one-into-our-tattered-beliefs-and-values-paperback","title":"DUPED In AMERICA: A novel that dives from page one into our tattered beliefs and values - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. E. Hayes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Indiana cop Holly Bagley battles personal tragedy, social tension, and a complex partnership in a high-stakes hate crime investigation. Their quest for justice spirals into a shocking climax. A timely novel inspired by \u003cem\u003eBALLARD\u003c\/em\u003e, a Michael Connelly creation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDUPED In AMERICA \u003c\/em\u003eunfolds in 2017, and we meet Holly Bagley, a 23-year-old rookie cop in a tranquil Midwest Southern Indiana college town. Her uncomplicated life belies the longing she harbors for her Marine sweetheart, deployed in Afghanistan. Dealing with the sudden loss of her mother, she finds little solace in her father, a fellow officer on the force whose political beliefs starkly contrast with hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tranquility of Farmington shatters when a chase involving a stolen car leads to a fatal accident, tragically claiming the life of Detective Garry Henderson's teen son, Denny. Amidst his grief, Henderson is faced with the shocking revelation of his son fathering a child out of wedlock. Chief Karl Jacobs tasks Holly and Henderson to work together on a chilling case involving a potential hate crime against Black students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unlikely duo must navigate their personal grief, a 25-year age gap, and the racial divide that stands between them. Their partnership is further tested by the small-town social pressures that simmer during the era of Donald Trump. \u003cem\u003eDUPED In AMERICA \u003c\/em\u003eis a riveting exploration of contrasting perspectives, generational and racial dynamics, and the intricate fabric of small-town America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs their search for the perpetrator intensifies, they are led down a path of horror and violence that forever alters the course of Holly's life. This gripping tale is as much about Holly's surprising journey as it is about the pursuit of justice in a divided society. \u003cem\u003eDUPED In AMERICA \u003c\/em\u003eis a poignant reflection on the complexities of our world, the impact of our choices, and the unexpected alliances formed in our quest for truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 372\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43339237916761,"sku":"9798822988347","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/Q8Hj8PD8UI9798822988347.webp?v=1779437149","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/de\/products\/duped-in-america-a-novel-that-dives-from-page-one-into-our-tattered-beliefs-and-values-paperback","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}