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Julep Dupree is the daughter and protégé of a talented con artist; when Dad goes missing, Julep deceives and schemes in order to save him. With help from two male friends--who also battle for her affections--Julep decodes cryptic clues that lead to a violent confrontation. Predictable, superficial relationship drama distracts from the high-stakes rescue mission in this mystery debut.