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Aphra Behn Connolly has the type of life most teenage girls envy. She lives on a remote tropical island and spends most of her time eavesdropping on the rich and famous. The problem is that her family's resort allows few opportunities for her to make friends - much less to meet cute boys. ... read more
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Summary edit
Sixteen year old Aphra Behn Connolly investigates why her father let an unknown family stay at their exclusive tropical island resort, where the next day a strangled rock star's girlfriend ends up dead on the beach and she blames them and they aren't who they say the are. Is anybody??
Characters/People edit
- Aphra Behn Connolly: Main character.
- Adam *Seth* Smith *Mulo*: Boy that is not who he says he is. In love with Aphra
- Hisako: Japanese lady that is a guest at the resort.
- Darlene: Manager of the resort, she is almost like Aphra's mom.
- Bianca: Young girl who is staying at the resort. She is one of Aphra's "friends"
- Frank: Drives the helicopter to pick up and drop off new guests.
- Mr. Watts: A guy who Aphara doesn't trust.
- Mrs. Smith: Adam's mother
- Natalie Connolly: Aphra's mother, who is not on the island. She is somewhere in the world.
- Mr. Smith: Adam's father.
- Jack Connolly: Aphra's father, and owner of the resort.
- Mick: A big spender who kept a villa at the resort and flew in every other month with a different girl on his arm. Also he is an aging rock star.
Quotes edit
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“"Not bad for a girl." "Yeah? Well, I was just protecting your fragile male ego." He laughed at that, and the conversation lulled.”
Adam and Aphra -
“"Promise me you'll stay right here" "Fine" But promises easily made are easily broken.”
Darlene and Aphra -
“bi-ki-ni (bi-ke ne) noun ~ 1.Sexiest of all bathing suits ~ 2.Sure-fire method for attracting teenmage boys ~ 3.Best way to show off toned abs ~ 4.Quickest way to end of dead on the beach...”
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“SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK”
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If you can’t find the answer to a problem, you need to distance yourself from the situation to see the puzzle more clearly.
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Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
Until last week, my most pressing concern had been getting ready to visit my friend Cami back home in South Carolina.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Glossary edit
- The "Mole": A spy who operates from within an organization, especially a double agent operating against his or her own government from within its intelligence establishment.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Death By.... (standard series)
Followed by Death by Latte.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Linda C. Gerber (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 978-0-14-241118-6
Page Count: 223
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 978-0-14-241118-6
Page Count: 223
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- Linda Gerber: Linda Gerber's official website. You can find information about her books, her bio, and contact information.
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