a quirky, fast-paced mystery... Pay or Play (Charlie Waldo, #3) by Howard Michael Gould

“Gould pithily slips in loads of relevant details about homelessness, consumerism, and waste on the way to the satisfying ending.  Readers will want to see a lot more of the obsessively virtuous Waldo.” — Publishers Weekly

They are always looking for adventures... Project Adventure Box Set by David Konrad

"This was such a fun read! Again, a book that, while a perfect read anytime of year, this would be extra perfect for summer. [...] I love the part at the end that opened it up for adventures in more books to come too. I really thinks kids would love this, I did lol such a fun cover as well! Highly recommend!" Belle's Middle  Grade Library, Goodreads

where science reigns supreme... Absolute Hero (Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad #1) by Valerie Tripp

Wholesome entertainment for preteens, offering positivity without didacticism. ―Kirkus

REVIEW - Poisoned Pawn by David Siegel Bernstein

Caleb Jacobs is a man with a past. After serving on a failed dark ops assignment in Afghanistan, he...

Jacobs is happy, for a time, until he is assigned to solve the murder of Shannon Faraday. During the investigation, he...

century-old clues - 7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner

"... a stunning new Middle Grade novel that is part historical fiction, part action adventure mystery, and all around fun. Featuring a cast of wacky, interesting kids I was hooked on page one and enjoyed every twist and turn of the creative plot. Gardner is a writer to watch." ―Dan Elish, Award-Winning Author of BORN TOO SHORT: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket Case

a twisty tale - Moon Games by Shelly Frome

Tarot cards left on Cloris’ doorstep and arcane prompts on her e-mail only exacerbate the situation. Growing more desperate over the captive girl’s fate, Miranda comes across a link to a cold case of arson and murder. With the advent of the dark of the moon, she is summoned to “Tower Time” as this twisty tale continues to run its course.

their investigation turns deadly - Stanley and Hazel by Jo Schaffer

"So fun! This era is definitely one of the more fun ones to read about. The author was super consistent in the language, making sure it sounded authentic. The characters had witty banter and enjoyable interactions. Hazel is a girl you would follow into the apocalypse." Hannah, Goodreads

their investigation turns deadly - Stanley and Hazel by Jo Schaffer

"So fun! This era is definitely one of the more fun ones to read about. The author was super consistent in the language, making sure it sounded authentic. The characters had witty banter and enjoyable interactions. Hazel is a girl you would follow into the apocalypse." Hannah, Goodreads

before they strike again…A Pound of Flesh: A DCI Lorimer Novel (DCI Lorimer #9) by Alex Gray

"The author does a great job is putting the reader in the middle of the seedier side of Glasgow. Lorimer is a terrific series character ... he never steps over the lines and he feels all victims deserve the best he can give for them. I also enjoy the personal side [...] Secondary characters are well thought out and lend credibility to the story." - Linda, Goodreads

The students’ mission is clear - 7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner

“… a stunning new Middle Grade novel that is part historical fiction, part action adventure mystery, and all around fun. Featuring a cast of wacky, interesting kids I was hooked on page one and enjoyed every twist and turn of the creative plot. Gardner is a writer to watch.” ~Dan Elish, Award-Winning Author of BORN TOO SHORT: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket Case

shoot first and ask questions later type a guy - Too Beautiful for Words by Ronald M. James

You may deceive Sammy—some of time. But when he put's it altogether—run bother, run for we all know Sammy’s a shoot first and ask questions later type a guy.

Support Literacy in Hawai‘i - Paradise, Passion, Murder: 10 Tales of Mystery from Hawaii

AUTHORS: Lorna Collins (Editor), Terry Ambrose, JoAnn Bassett, Gail M. Baugniet, Frankie Bow, Kay Hadashi, Laurie Hanan, Jill Marie Landis, A.J. Llewellyn, Toby Neal, C.W. Schutter

the opportunity - The Rose Bandit by Jay Mims

A series of burglaries have struck the sleepy town of West Falls. Seven homes have been burglarized, with only a single red rose left at each crime scene. The townspeople have dubbed this cat burglar the Rose Bandit. And Dan Landis, private investigator, has been hired to catch the thief.

catch the thief - The Rose Bandit by Jay Mims

A series of burglaries have struck the sleepy town of West Falls. Seven homes have been burglarized, with only a single red rose left at each crime scene. The townspeople have dubbed this cat burglar the Rose Bandit. And Dan Landis, private investigator, has been hired to catch the thief.

Digital Horizon (#Hacker #3) by Sherry D. Ficklin

One wants justice.

One wants redemption.

One just wants revenge.

Bridgetown High by Paul W. West

Living with his grandmother and burdened with guilt, Mark vows to find the hit-and-run driver and take his revenge. The only detail he remembers is round taillights swerving in front of his family’s car, and he’s shocked when he notices the car of the high school’s bully, Jeff Marino, has identical taillights—and a suspicious dent. 

The Oncoming Storm Series by Jay Mims

"This is a fun -- and funny -- read. Delightful enough to make us ignore the knee-deep holes in the plot, because really, who cares. The books seems to exist as a vehicle to carry the wit of the author, and mighty indeed and charming is that wit!" - Goodreads, Marti, about book #3

the clock begins to tick - Blessed are Those Who Mourn: A Gabriella Giovanni Mystery by Kristi Belcamino

San Francisco Bay Area reporter Gabriella Giovanni has finally got it all together: a devoted and loving boyfriend, Detective Sean Donovan; a beautiful little girl with him; and her dream job as the cops' reporter for the Bay Herald. 

The crimes of the past echo in the present...- Tear Drop (Detective Elizabeth Ireland #1) by Joanne Clancy

An Irish newspaper receives a chilling letter claiming to be from Campbell, which promises a new reign of terror. As death stalks the dark streets of Cork City, it soon becomes clear to the police and the media that a serial killer is on the loose.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn: A Gabriella Giovanni Mystery by Kristi Belcamino

San Francisco Bay Area reporter Gabriella Giovanni has finally got it all together: a devoted and loving boyfriend, Detective Sean Donovan; a beautiful little girl with him; and her dream job as the cops' reporter for the Bay Herald.