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This book follows the life of Molly, a 17-year-old girl who is having recurrent nightmares that become more vivid and terrifying as she grows older. Her nightmares become visions of a girl who lived in her father's house 100 years ago, a woman who believes to be a reincarnated ghost or haunted spirit. The visions of the girl bring Molly on a surreal journey of the supernatural and behavior themes through the eyes of this woman. The story is told through a series of flashbacks, as Molly tries to uncover the truth and stop the killer before it's too late.
First publish date: May 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Reiss
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