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Best Laid Plans
A Samantha True Mystery with Special edition (sprayed edges):
Series: Pacific Northwest Mystery
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No "learn to be a PI" video prepared her for this When Samantha True witnesses Wind River's most popular principal keel over dead she knows three things He's been murdered Proving it will be impossible They're gonna think she did it As she works to clear...
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PI Samantha True becomes the prime suspect when the school principal dies in front of her. To clear her name, she must uncover his web of affairs and cons before she's charged with murder-or becomes the killer's next victim.
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No "learn to be a PI" video prepared her for this
When Samantha True witnesses Wind River's most popular principal keel over dead she knows three things
- He's been murdered
- Proving it will be impossible
- They're gonna think she did it
As she works to clear her name, Samantha learns "Principal Josh" is the king of slime balls. Eliminating suspects proves tricky when half the town has a motive for murder. It'll take the right private investigator to crack this killer's best laid plan.
Series: Pacific Northwest Mystery
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Best Laid Plans
No "learn to be a PI" video prepared her for this When Samantha True witnesses Wind River's most popular principal keel over dead she knows three things He's been murdered Proving it will be impossible They're gonna think she did it As she works to clear her name, Samantha learns "Principal Josh" is the king of slime balls. Eliminating suspects...Paperback$7700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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ISBN: 9798295846243
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2026
Imprint: Vintage Housewife Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 522g
Pages: 454
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