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The members of the Spotlight Club are hired to house‑sit for a neighbor. While keeping an eye on the home, they notice odd noises at night and strange activity around the property. Determined to uncover the truth, the club works together to investigate the mystery.
They explore clues, follow leads, and use teamwork to protect the house and its occupants. As they piece together evidence, they confront the hidey‑hole that has bamboozled the neighborhood.
Will the club’s curiosity and detective skills prove enough to uncover the secret visitor before more trouble looms?
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Florence Parry Heide
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