Mystery


The Golden Goblet

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2012
Eloise McGraw brings to life the days of Ancient Egypt.

The Mist in the Mirror

Tim Golden | 17 March 2012
An enjoyable, readable book.

Midnight in Austenland

Clare Cannon | 31 January 2012
A great children's author takes inspiration from an old favourite... and kills it.

The Dante Club

Maryana Garcia | 28 January 2012
...without a doubt, the most clever novel I have read in a year.

Look to the Lady

Tim Golden | 20 November 2011
This first book in the Albert Campion mystery series wets the reader's appetite for suspense.

Benjamin and the Paradise Project

Jennifer Minicus | 15 August 2011
Eleven-year-old Benjamin discovers the truth about himself in this science fiction mystery.

The Father Brown Reader

Jennifer Minicus | 06 July 2011
This adaptation of Chesterton's classic will appeal to even the most reluctant of readers.

Walls Within Walls

Jennifer Minicus | 17 April 2011
Moving to a new home can be challenging, especially if there is a mystery imbedded in the walls of your new bedroom.

The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight

Clare Cannon | 15 April 2011
Attention fans of contemporary murder mysteries!

The Hazel Frump Adventures

Jennifer Minicus | 01 March 2011
Young mystery lovers are sure to fall for Jennifer Lanthier's new series.

Dickens fans will enjoy Matthew Pearl’s The Last Dickens

Clare Cannon | 27 January 2011
An intriguing story around Dickens’ final and only half-finished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

The Falconer’s Knot

Tim Golden | 23 January 2011
This lightweight whodunnit presents a positive and coherent portrayal of vocations and love among young people.

A Piece of the Sky

Jennifer Minicus | 17 December 2010
Boredom turns to adventure and danger for Russell in the Oregon Mountains.

A Brief History of Montmaray

Jennifer Minicus | 02 November 2010
If you thought the era of the gothic novel was over, think again.

39 Clues

Clare Cannon | 07 October 2010
An engaging and fast-paced read for boys and girls, even very reluctant readers.

The Painting That Wasn’t There

Jennifer Minicus | 10 September 2010
Beginning readers who love mysteries are in for a treat.
 
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