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When Herculeah Jones discovers a distress letter tucked into a secondhand coat, she realizes it is a plea for help. Using her detective instincts, she quickly follows the clues to uncover the truth behind the letter’s sender. However, Herculeah soon learns she is being watched by a menacing stalker who would do anything to silence her and keep the secret hidden.
First publish date: September 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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