Clock Strikes Thirteen

Clock Strikes Thirteen

by Mildred A. Wirt Benson

In "The Clock Strikes Thirteen", Penny Parker, a sharp-witted teen reporter, finds herself embroiled in a double mystery. A strange extra chime on the Hubell Clock Tower at midnight coincides with the replacement of the old caretaker by a shifty developer's friend. Meanwhile, a series of violent attacks on local farmers, including a barn fire, points to a menacing group known as the 'Night Riders'. Penny, with the support of her friend Louise, embarks on a thrilling investigation to unravel the secrets behind the clock tower and the Night Riders, ensuring justice for the innocent and protecting her community from further danger. Through her astute observations and daring deductions, Penny navigates a web of deception and violence, proving that even seemingly insignificant clues can hold the key to solving complex mysteries.

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Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She was best known for ghostwriting the first 23 Nancy Drew mystery novels under...

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