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When Meat, Herculeah Jones’s best friend, survives a close call with a hit‑man, whoever meant to target Meat turns the case in on Herculeah’s own life. Determined to uncover who is really in danger, she dives into a new mystery—solving clues before the assassin returns. The suspenseful detective story keeps young readers on the edge of their seats as Herculeah tackles danger and crime in her community.
First publish date: January 1, 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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