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When Skeleton Man returns, Molly—who escaped from the creature the previous year—must confront her traumatic past. Bruchac weaves a suspenseful tale of revenge, danger, and resilience as Molly prepares to face the monster again.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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