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In Florida’s untamed landscapes, a teenage boy teams up with a quirky former governor to track down his cousin who has vanished amidst the wilderness. Their journey blends humor, suspense, and environmental detail as they navigate the mystery of a lost child.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Carl Hiaasen
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