Category: Mystery

The Maze of Bones Book Review

Amy and Dan Cahill know what it’s like to face challenges by themselves. Their guardian does the bare minimum and the only adult the truly connect with is Grace Cahill, their grandmother. But after her death, the siblings find themselves faced with loss and a difficult decision – accept their inheritance or follow 39 clues and dangerous paths to find treasure that could change the course of history. Read the Review

Greenglass House Book Review

Milo was looking forward to a quiet Christmas break filled with family traditions and time spent with his adoptive parents. But when guests start appearing unexpectedly at his family’s hotel often frequented by smugglers, it becomes clear that this will be a Christmas like no other. Read the Review

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey Book Review

*WARNING! This review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series!* The Society returns! When Mr. Benedict creates a scavenger hunt for the Society and then falls out of communication, the team fears he may have been captured by the nefarious Mr. Curtain! After all, they’re both searching for the only plant that could cure their narcolepsy-duskwort! Read the Review

The Mysterious Benedict Society Book Review

Four children gifted in unique ways are mysteriously brought together to save the world from the elusive Ledroptha Curtain. If his dastardly plan succeeds, he will be able to control the thoughts and patterns of the world. But the affable Mr. Benedict hopes to foil his scheme with the help of Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire. Read the Review

Cards on the Table Book Review

Mr. Shaitana is a  collector — of fine art, antiques, trinkets, and as he tells Poirot, people. But Mr. Shaitana is fascinated most by the art of murder. Thus, he invites Poirot (and three other sleuths of different kinds) to a dinner party with four murderers. Inevitably, a murder is committed during a bridge game when all four suspects are playing. Read the Review

The Secret Adversary Book Review

Tommy and Tuppence, run into each other and meet for lunch, each sharing how the end of the war has plunged them into dire financial straits. The two form the Young Adventures Ltd. (as they are both young, broke, and in need of an adventure) and advertise that no offer or mission is refused. However, they soon find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy England if they fail to take down the elusive Mr. Brown and his cohorts. Read the Review

The Secret Keepers Book Review

When Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes it holds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteen minutes. And the watch’s power is even more extraordinary than he knows. Soon, he’s on the run from a despot determined to possess it for himself … Read the Review

The Mysterious Affair at Styles Book Review

Captain Arthur Hastings is on leave from the army when he runs into an old friend – John Cavendish. John invites Hastings to his home, Styles, for a peaceful retreat. But when his stepmother, Emily Inglethorp, is murdered, confusion ensues…until the arrival of Hercule Poirot and his little grey cells, that is! Read the Review