
The Dollhouse Murders
by Betty Ren Wright
Amy discovers a dollhouse in her aunt's attic that mysteriously recreates a decades-old unsolved murder, with the tiny dolls moving on their own to reveal clues about the crime. As Amy investigates the connection between the dollhouse and her family's tragic past, she must confront dark secrets while also navigating her relationship with her developmentally disabled sister Louann. The story explores themes of family loyalty, acceptance of disability, and confronting difficult truths about the past.
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