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In the first book of the A to Z Mysteries series, young detective Dink Landry faces his biggest challenge yet when renowned mystery writer Wallis Wallace disappears. Joined by his trusty sidekicks Josh and Ruth Rose, Dink embarks on a thrilling investigation that pulls them deeper into a web of intrigue than they ever imagined. Together, the trio navigates clues, suspects, and hidden motives to bring the missing author home.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ron Roy
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