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183 pp.
| Delacorte |
March, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-385-32597-5$$15.95
(3)
YA
Murder seems to be an all-too-permanent part of seventeen-year-old Barrie's life. Her ex-con mom owns Killer Looks, a beauty salon staffed by her former prison mates--all of whom served time for murder. When two new dead bodies appear, fingers immediately point toward the Killer Looks employees. Barrie, however, suspects a new friend is the murderer. Strong characterizations, high suspense, and an unexpected twist make for a solid mystery.