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In the secluded town of Claysoot, every male individual over the age of 18 is abducted on their eighteenth birthday. The seemingly normal Gray Weathersby, 17, is determined to decipher the reason behind this ritual. As he delves into the mystery, he discovers that he has a connection to a brother he has never met and that the ritual is part of a larger plot involving government officials and a sinister figure in disguise. The story unfolds with Gray as he uncovers the truth about the ritual and the government's involvement, facing challenges along the way.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Erin Bowman
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