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Teenager Caitlin McCann, dubbed the "master detective" by her mother Margaret, becomes convinced that her stepfather is planning a grizzly crime. When an ominous fortuneteller foresees danger involving a mysterious black‑haired man, Maggie’s concerns quickly shift from playful imagination to dangerous reality. Enter Jake McCall, a rugged newcomer whose presence and secrets bring both romance and peril to the family. Together, Margaret, Jake, and Caitlin dive into a suspenseful mystery that blurs the line between prediction and violence, testing their wits and bonds as they chase the truth.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Heather McCann
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