Before She Was Helen
Readers rate it 4.0 (10 on Hardcover)
320 pages · Released 2020 · Poisoned Pen Press
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Before She Was Helen is an adult mystery thriller centered on a retired woman uncovering secrets and conspiracies tied to her past. While the plot involves danger and a missing person investigation, the violence and threats are not graphically depicted. The story emphasizes resilience, truth-telling, and the complexity of second chances, making it suitable for older teens with some maturity.
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From the publisher
"Clementine Lakefield leads a simple life in her retirement community in Sun City, South Carolina. But while she plays cards, substitute teaches, and has learned to text with her niece and nephew, Clemmie is not who she says she is. Behind her carefree facade, she is hiding a lifetime of secrets. When Clemmie's curmudg... "Clementine Lakefield leads a simple life in her retirement community in Sun City, South Carolina. But while she plays cards, substitute teaches, and has learned to text with her niece and nephew, Clemmie is not who she says she is. Behind her carefree facade, she is hiding a lifetime of secrets. When Clemmie's curmudgeonly neighbor goes missing, Clemmie suddenly finds herself at the center of a dangerous conspiracy..."--
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- American literature
- Retired teachers
- Fiction
- Older women
- Missing persons
- Glass sculpture
- FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
- FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth
- FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense
- Conspiracies
- Secrecy
- Retirement communities
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ISBN 9781728205120 · Poisoned Pen Press