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The Boardwalk is the heart of Santa Luisa, and its roller coaster, the Devil’s Elbow, is a favorite hangout for teenagers. One sweltering afternoon, the ride derails in a terrifying crash that kills one student, maims others, and leaves over twenty in the hospital. The tragedy turns the quiet town upside down. While the town and its residents scramble to rescue the injured, Tess Landers notices a mysterious black‑suitled figure fleeing the scene. The deaths stop there: a string of further murders plunges the community into panic. Tess, driven by friendship and an urgency to stop the killer, must chase clues, confront danger, and decide how far she will risk her own safety to protect those she cares about.
First publish date: August 1996
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Diane Hoh
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