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When a recent dig in 1892 New England produces dinosaur bones that suddenly vanish, a terrifying beast begins attacking animals and people, leaving mangled bodies in its wake. Abigail, a young investigator, and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, who specialize in the supernatural, find themselves entangled in a perilous hunt for a thief, a monster, and a murderer. The story weaves together historical detail, mystery, and the uncanny, as the duo confronts both earthly and otherworldly threats while uncovering the truth behind the disappearance.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: William Ritter
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