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Ellery Queen finds himself back in Wrightsville, a quiet Catskill fishing spot that has long been plagued by mysterious deaths. This time a 12‑year‑old’s death throws him into a web of suspects, primarily the prominent Fox family. With his trademark deductive skills, Queen must untangle the town’s secrets and bring the murderer to justice.
First publish date: 1945
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ellery Queen
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