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For three years, Grace Blakely has chased clues to uncover the truth behind her mother’s murder, hoping that answers will bring her peace. Instead, each discovery has exposed her to new threats. With her safety in jeopardy, Grace realizes that the only way to close this chapter is to confront the danger herself and end the cycle of secrets once and for all. Her journey blends suspense, sibling loyalty, and a plot thick with conspiracies and assassination attempts.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ally Carter
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