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Sammy Keyes has spent years solving mysteries for others, earning a reputation as a sharp, resourceful teen detective. In this installment, the stakes are personal: one of her enemies has pushed her into a coma. Now, her loyal friends and even some former rivals must pull together, using their unique skills and sharp instincts, to track down the culprit and restore Sammy’s health. The story blends friendship, courage, and investigative sleuthing, while also grappling with the darker side of danger and violence.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Wendelin Van Draanen
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