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Lee Cuddy, a 17‑year‑old runaway in Philadelphia, seeks refuge in the Crystal Castle, a squat inhabited by homeless teens. When teens begin disappearing from the city, Lee realizes the group’s philanthropic image masks sinister motives. With the help of Tomi, a young hacker and artist, she navigates derelict buildings, abandoned aquariums, and guarded museums to expose the truth behind the city’s shadowy society.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Augustus Rose
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