A deserted mansion perches on a steep hillside, overlooking a rocky canyon. Tattered curtains hang behind broken windows, and a turret stretches toward the sky. Three years ago the owner disappeared suddenly, leaving behind a house full of secrets: A mysterious note, tantalizing clues, a hidden floor, one piece of a treasure map, and a missing fortune in diamonds. Armed with her detective kit, and with the support of her BFF Alexa and a team of secret agents, Skylar embarks on a new and … [Read more...] about Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels by Carrie Cross
Finny’s Star by Sam Bartram
Peter considered himself to be a normal thirteen-year-old boy. At least he did, until the unexpected loss of his best friend Finny turns his life upside down. Concerned about their son’s struggle to cope with this shocking turn of events, Peter’s parents decide to take him away on holiday to a remote Scottish island, hoping that a change of scenery might help. Despite his initial reluctance, Peter is surprised when he starts to enjoy the holiday, helped in no small part by making a new friend … [Read more...] about Finny’s Star by Sam Bartram
FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Genre: family cosy cat mystery 8 - 108 years Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children ...and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. This … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure by Hoot N. Holler
Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 year olds BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...THAT WISH JUST MIGHT BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE! Twelve-year-old best friends, Sam and Rex live in a boring town and dream of an exciting adventure for their summer break. But when two mysterious strangers visit their town for the summer, the boys suspect something isn’t right. Sam and Rex are convinced the men are up to no good. Why would anyone ever want to stay in their boring town on purpose? What are these men really up … [Read more...] about Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure by Hoot N. Holler
Free eBook 03/21/2018: Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Adventures of Fawkes Malone by Jehoshaphat Shalom
This book is free on these days only - 03/21/2018 at midnight PST until 11:59 pm on 03/25/2018. If the dates are the same that means the book is free one day only. About the Book: Fawkes Malone's quiet life of secrecy living below the foundations of Johnston Middle School is disrupted when he is offered a job investigating a problem of the supernatural. From a mysterious manor, to hidden labyrinths, to creatures crawling out of the ground, Fawkes finds himself in a world of nightmarish … [Read more...] about Free eBook 03/21/2018: Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Adventures of Fawkes Malone by Jehoshaphat Shalom
FEATURED BOOK: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Missing Heiress by Carrie Cross
Genre: middle grade, mystery Three years ago, wealthy heiress Xandra Collins vanished without a trace, leaving her 100-year-old mansion abandoned. One mind-bending clue was hidden underneath the velvet lining of her jewelry box: GL URMW NB WR@+B, BLF NFHG TL Y@XP GL GS% SRWW%M U&LL+ Thirteen-year-old detective Skylar Robbins moves into the multi-level mansion with her family and immediately takes the case. The heiress’s body was never recovered. A sinister stalker mentioned in her diary … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Missing Heiress by Carrie Cross
FEATURED BOOK: WoodWings-Chapter One by Kerstin Lippi-Farley
Genre: Fantasy Thirteen-year-old Dean Magee and his family are forced to spend their summer vacation in California. His estranged grandfather died and left a haunted Inn and a dark family legacy behind. A group of strangers want to take the family legacy away from Dean and are willing to do anything, including murder. But with the help of Ash and Elm Soto, thirteen years old twins in business to trade wishes and desire for knowledge and power, and Amelia Killinger, an orphan girl with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: WoodWings-Chapter One by Kerstin Lippi-Farley
FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson
Genre: mystery, adventure, historical fiction In May of 1608, the Duke of Mantua will throw the most spectacular wedding extravaganza in history. But it will all be ruined unless twelve-year-old Franni can keep a very big secret. Franni and the Duke, a middle-grade novel, sets a fictional mystery against a specific historical backdrop. It takes place during rehearsals for Arianna, an opera by the great composer Claudio Monteverdi. When Franni and her older sister Alli run away to Mantua, … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson
Flicker by Rob H Hunt
Targeted Age Group:: 9-14 year-olds Meet Joel. He's 13 years old. He loves soccer, frozen yogurt and hanging out with his friends. His life is pretty typical until the day he wakes up and discovers that nobody knows who he is... not his friends, not his family, nobody. He thinks he is all alone until he meets Sara - a teenage girl who has also been forgotten by everyone she knows. Joel and Sara team up to try and understand what is happening to their lives, but things quickly turn from … [Read more...] about Flicker by Rob H Hunt
Buyer’s Guide: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 Category: Children's - Mysteries & Detectives About The Mystery of Hollow Inn: Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis
