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First book to be published in the UK by this award-winning Canadian author. A riveting murder mystery is fast paced and full of suspense, building intensity to an action-packed climax. Readership level: 10+.
Synopsis
Ruth Rose, the wild and troubled stepdaughter of the local preacher, thinks she knows the truth behind the disappearance of Jim Hawkin's father. Jim doesn't want to believe her crazy theories, but gradually he and Rose find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of secrets from a dark and unsettling past. Ages 8+.