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In a small Texas community, the disappearance of a ten‑year‑old girl in 1989 shocks the town. Her older sister, driven by fear and determination, assumes the role of detective, tracing leads that uncover unsettling secrets. A reclusive woman, whose motives and knowledge are unclear, may hold key information that could resolve the mystery.
The novel explores themes of family loyalty, the limits of justice in a close‑knit community, and the peril that can lurk beneath the surface of familiar towns.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: May K. Cobb
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