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An update on The Greatest Matter Season 2, and a quick promo for another supernatural mystery that might be just what you're looking for!

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Lombroso, with his expertise in crime, is reluctantly drawn into the investigation and soon realises there may be dangerous consequences for his career. In fact, this murder may have profound implications for the very nature of life and death.
And the murderer may still be out there.

The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid
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The Greatest Matter Season 2 Update!

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Never lose your place, on any device