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Heather Wells, once a famed pop star, has traded glittering stages for the halls of New York College, serving as assistant dorm director. With her size‑12 frame and a quieter career, she faces new challenges: coping with an ex‑rocker’s high‑profile wedding, her father’s recent release from prison, and intrusive calls from a former lover. The campus is shaken when a cheerleader arrives—only to be found dead in the dormitory kitchen, her torso missing. Surrounded by quirky students and unexpected allies, including the handsome PI who shares her brownstone, Heather must use her investigative instincts to unravel the crime, all while keeping her personal life from spiraling out of control.
The novel blends campus humor with a fast‑paced murder investigation, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of life after fame.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Meg Cabot
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