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Beatrice Fletcher is obsessed with unsolved murders. When her best friend goes missing, the mystery is personal. Text contains mild profanity and violence, self-harm, bullying and alcohol use. Text has themes of racism and negative stereotypes. Book #1.
Quick Summary
Beatrice Fletcher lives for solving cold cases, but when her own best friend vanishes, the mystery hits dangerously close to home and she becomes both detective and target. The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats blends true-crime obsession with friendship betrayal, featuring clever clues, unexpected twists, and a protagonist who refuses to give up even when everyone tells her to stop digging. If your kid loves the suspenseful storytelling and teen drama of "One of Us Is Lying" by McManus, they'll be hooked on this mystery. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who can handle some mature themes, this quick-reading mystery (61,500 words) works especially well for reluctant readers who enjoy crime shows and podcasts.