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The dance troupe’s focus is lost when one of their members, who has been part of the troupe since she was six years old, disappears during rehearsals for the ballet version of Peter Pan. The young woman was known for her perfection and her ability to execute the complicated dance moves required for the role of Mary, but she has been missing for several days now.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Sharon M. Draper
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