A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.

When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they’re thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer!

Who could these people be? Why are they meeting? Are they spies? Criminals? The two girls are determined to find out. But then a local woman goes missing and is found dead in the woods. And Abbi and Skylar realize that their detective work could hold the keys to solving her murder. Suddenly, sleuthing isn’t so fun anymore.

As tensions rise and their friendship frays, the girls find themselves in increasing danger, and must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.

ISBN: 9780358414414
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 5.850 in (w) x 8.550 in (h) x 0.950 in (d)
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BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
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Mary Downing Hahn

Biography

Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.

Rebecca Mozo

A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.

When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they’re thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer!

Who could these people be? Why are they meeting? Are they spies? Criminals? The two girls are determined to find out. But then a local woman goes missing and is found dead in the woods. And Abbi and Skylar realize that their detective work could hold the keys to solving her murder. Suddenly, sleuthing isn’t so fun anymore.

As tensions rise and their friendship frays, the girls find themselves in increasing danger, and must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.

ISBN: 9780358414414
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 5.850 in (w) x 8.550 in (h) x 0.950 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Mary Downing Hahn

Biography

Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.

Rebecca Mozo