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In the quiet town of Fairview, the death of popular senior Andie Bell and the subsequent suicide of her boyfriend Sal Singh left a lasting scar. Five years later, Pip, now a senior, suspects that the original investigation may have overlooked key facts. As she digs deeper for her final project, Pip uncovers a web of hidden secrets that could exonerate Sal and also puts her own safety at risk.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Holly Jackson
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