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At the Bronx Wildlife Conservation Park, a scientist’s untimely death sparks suspicion. Detectives P.C. and Mackenzie receive ambiguous clues that suggest the incident was no accident. Their investigation uncovers secrets that hint at a deeper, potentially lethal threat lurking within the park's confines.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Paul Zindel
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