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When local news reports begin to surface about three girls vanishing from nearby towns, Shelby’s life is turned upside down. All three disappeared girls had been clients of her father’s photography business, raising questions about the family’s reputation. Facing suspicion and danger, Shelby must navigate a web of truth and deception to clear her father’s name and uncover the truth behind the disappearances.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Todd Strasser
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