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Girl forgotten

When seventeen-year-old Piper Gray starts a true crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old murder cold case, she puts her life in danger as she digs deep into the mysteries of the past.
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My dear Henry

a Jekyll & Hyde remix
"In this reimagination of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend's disappearance and the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic stranger"--Provided by the publisher.

Blood in the water

an original novel
"The town of Barton Beach is a popular summer destination known for its surfing, sandy beaches, and local restaurants, like the Beachcomber. Or at least it was--until Flash Fremont washes up dead on the shore. Flash's sixteen-year-old nephew, Zac, is the only one who doesn't believe that Flash died in a freak surfing accident. Zac is determined to find out what really happened to his uncle out in the water. But his investigation reveals more than a few suspects--from old surfing rivals to Zac's own father. As Zac keeps asking questions, more people start showing up dead. Flash's killer is still out there. If Zac isn't careful, his blood could end up in the water next"--Back cover.

Five survive

2022
"Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with five friends: Her best friend--the older brother--his perfect girlfriend--a secret crush--a classmate--and a killer. When their RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, they soon realize this is no accident. They have been trapped by someone out there in the dark, someone who clearly wants one of them dead. With eight hours until dawn, the six friends must escape, or figure out which of them is the target. But is there a liar among them? Buried secrets will be forced to light and tensions inside the RV will reach deadly levels. Not all of them will survive the night"--Provided by publisher.
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Pok?mon journeys the series

2022
"Goh realizes that every tray of Pok?mon food in Cerise Park is empty, even though he just filled them--and Pok?mon are still hungry! A huge Pok?mon brawl erupts, and it's up to Ash and Goh to solve the mystery of the missing food. Can they bring peace back to the park?"--Amazon.
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Wretched waterpark

Twins Theo and Alexander and their sister Wil are abruptly dropped off at their Aunt Saffronia's house, where they learn they must complete a series of tasks in order to see their parents again--and their first assignment is at a waterpark.

Sisterhood of sleuths

2022
"When eleven-year-old Maizy finds a box of vintage Nancy Drew books, her mysterious discovery uncovers a truth from the past that will lead to self-discovery in the present, connecting three generations of women"--Provided by publisher.
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The Swifts

a dictionary of scoundrels
2023
When someone gives Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude a deadly push down the stairs during the Swift Family Reunion, Shenanigan Swift, who has a penchant for mischief, decides to become a detective and solve this mysterious case.
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Harriet spies

2023
Harriet Wermer investigates to find a treasured pair of binoculars that have gone missing from her grandmothers bed-and-breakfast.
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Egypt's fire

"A twelve-year-old orphan is accused of stealing a rare Egyptian ruby from a museum exhibit and teams up with an unpredictable detective to track down the true criminal to clear his name"--Provided by the publisher.

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