Books like A Candidate For Murder by Joan Lowery Nixon
When Cary uncovers evidence of a covert scheme aimed at derailing her father's bid for governor of Texas, she realizes she has stumbled into a dangerous web of politics and intrigue. With her safety threatened, she must decide whether to confront the conspirators or protect her family by keeping the plot hidden. As tensions rise, Cary learns that in the world of political power, the stakes can be life‑and‑death, forcing her to navigate deceit, loyalty, and the heavy responsibility of undercover truth.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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