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When a group of friends—including Bess, George, and George’s mom, the catering manager—gather for a mystery dinner on a riverboat, the night “default into chaos.” A theft occurs and the celebratory atmosphere turns tense, leaving the diners and the meal in jeopardy. Armed with a magnifying glass and a keen sense of curiosity, the protagonist must outwit the thief and solve the crime before the boat becomes a danger zone.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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