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Rally

A thrilling, poignant, and darkly humorous debut
Set in the high-octane world of the 80s rally racing in rural Norway
Story blends a quirky coming-of-age with a thrilling cold case

Thirty years ago, Beth's father, legendary rally driver "Biggen," vanished to Argentina, leaving behind a ten-year-old and a mother reeling from a mysterious breakdown. Now, a death in the family forces Biggen's return, and Beth must confront the man who abandoned her to uncover the dark secrets buried in their past.

Flashback to 1985: Biggen is the king of the rally circuit, chasing a fortune for his dream farm, with his adoring "rally princess," young Beth, by his side. But the arrival of a charismatic new driver, Rafael, ignites a volatile mix of jealousy, desire, and suspicion that ensnares Biggen, his wife, and a captivated Beth. When tragedy strikes, a devastating question remains: was it fate, or did Biggen's ambition push him to an unforgivable act?

Unravel a poignant tale of family, abandonment, and the shocking consequences of desire that will keep you guessing until the very end!

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