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A mathematician embarks on a thrilling journey through New Jersey, from Long Branch's haunted Mansion to a pristine 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, trying to make sense of her lover's suicide. As she investigates, she uncovers a secret society of scientists who use fleas as part of their experiments. The story is full of twists and turns, with a surprising twist ending.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Mandy Keifetz
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