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Best Laid Plans

A Samantha True Mystery with Special edition (sprayed edges):
By Kristi Rose
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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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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:

  1. He's been murdered.
  2. Proving it will be impossible.
  3. 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 Plans.

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...
    By Kristi Rose
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    $7700
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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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