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Andy Zadinski’s ordinary Saturday is jolted by a frantic phone call: “I just killed someone.” Only he believes the caller, and the police, his friends, and even his father dismiss him as a "crying wolf." Unwilling to be ignored, Andy delves into the suspect’s claim. What begins as a prank turns into a chilling investigation that brings the town’s darkest secrets to light, threatening his safety and that of his loved ones.
First publish date: March 31, 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Avi
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