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When Lucy, fourteen, joins her older brother Jamie and his best friend Kit on a summer crossing of the New Mexico desert, the trip quickly becomes a thriller. The trio’s journey leads them to uncover clues surrounding the suspicious death of a young girl, propelling them into a tense search for answers amid the harsh, sun‑baked landscape. The story blends family dynamics with intrigue, as the characters wrestle with danger, uncertainty, and the bonds that tie them together. Their adventure becomes a test of courage and determination as they confront the mysteries hidden in the desert’s stark beauty.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elise Broach
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