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Liz, a sixteen‑year‑old, starts a summer gig at a posh hotel. What begins as a planned murder‑mystery weekend turns into a genuine murder investigation, thrusting her into danger and intrigue. This sequel follows her earlier adventure in "The Dark and Deadly Pool."
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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