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The Vanishing Shadow
Mystery and suspense
The Vanishing Shadow
Book 1 of the Judy Bolton Mysteries series
218 pages · First published 1932
Judy Bolton notices a mysterious figure whose appearances and disappearances suggest that someone is following events around her family more closely than anyone realizes. Her investigation pulls in her brother and friends as local tensions turn the shadow from a curiosity into a genuine threat. Judy’s persistence puts her in danger, but it also gives quieter characters an opportunity to show unexpected courage. Margaret Sutton launches the Judy Bolton series with a fast-moving mystery rooted in family, community, and a teenage heroine determined to understand the shadow at the edge of ordinary life.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
Alcohol-Free Pour
Vanishing Blackberry Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it as the garnish.
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