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In the perfectly honest town of Serenity, New Mexico, 30 children never lie, living by rules that make life seem ideal. When 13‑year‑old Eli Frieden bikes beyond the town limits and encounters an extraordinary event, he and his friends launch an investigation that reveals the town’s hidden truth. Their search uncovers a shocking connection between Serenity and famed criminal masterminds, forcing the kids to confront mistrust and the shadows lurking even under the most upright communities.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gordon Korman
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