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The town of Sunnybrook has lost every cheerleader it once knew. First, a car accident ends the lives of two girls on a rainy night. Soon after, murders claim two more, perpetrated by the man next door. Monica’s sister, the last remaining cheerleader, ends her own life, causing Sunnybrook High to disband its squad entirely.
Each event compounds the town’s grief, intertwining themes of loss, family, and the fragile nature of youth. The story explores how a community confronts successive tragedies and the ripple effects on its young people.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Kara Thomas
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