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Holly Flynn is a junior counselor at Camp Nightwing, a setting that quickly becomes shrouded in mystery when one of the staff members is found dead. Vandalism incidents—each accompanied by a red feather—point to a hidden menace. Though the police claim the death was an accident, Holly doubts the official account and feels the suspicion may fall on her. With her friend’s loyalty in question and fear looming, she must investigate quickly to protect herself and the other camp attendees.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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