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When Miss Lana accidentally wins a haunted inn at the Tupelo Landing auction, she finds herself facing a mysterious presence that refuses to leave. Detective Mo LoBeau and her trusted friend Dale step in, opening a new paranormal division within their detective agency to solve the case. With the town’s 250th‑anniversary bash on the horizon, they must unveil the ghost’s true identity, ensuring the celebration’s success and bringing peace to the restless spirit.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sheila Turnage
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