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by Diana Renn
An intricately crafted mystery set in the contemporary Middle East.
Zan is a politician's daughter and an adrenaline junkie. Whether she's rock climbing or shoplifting, she loves to live on the edge. But she gets more of a rush than she bargained for on a forced mother–daughter bonding trip to Turkey, where she finds herself in the crosshairs of an antiquities smuggling ring. These criminals believe that Zan can lead them to an ancient treasure that's both priceless and cursed. Until she does so, she and her family are in grave danger.
Zan's quest to save the treasure - and the lives of people she cares about - leads her from the sparkling Mediterranean, to the bustle of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, to the eerie and crumbling caves of Cappadocia. But it seems that nowhere is safe, and there's only so high she can climb before everything comes tumbling down.
"With all the twists, as well as the effort required to make these two girls seem like reasonable targets for an elaborate Turkish smuggling ring, the plot can be more jumbled than suspenseful. Travel seekers, however, will enjoy the tour of some of Turkey's most famous sites." - Publishers Weekly
"Witty and engaging, this book hearkens back to works by Agatha Christie...A great addition to any library that has a teen fan base for thrilling mysteries." - School Library Journal
"A solid choice for readers hungry for an absorbing mystery." - Kirkus
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Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published.
Diana Renn is the Fiction Editor at YARN (Young Adult Review Network), an award-winning online magazine featuring short-form writing for teens. She is the author of the young adult mystery novels Latitude Zero and Tokyo Heist, numerous short stories and essays, and several ESL textbooks. She grew up in Seattle and now lives outside of Boston with her husband and son. She is also an avid traveler. Visit her online at www.dianarennbooks.com.
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