Mystery School

Runt Higgins needs answers, fast. Someone cursed him to die on his 16th birthday - but no one seems to know who cursed him or why. He decides he must find the Great Library, where all true knowledge is stored. Unfortunately, the only people who know the location of the Great Library are a covert network of librarian-spies who have sworn to protect the Library’s secrets. And when one of Runt’s professors is attacked, it soon becomes clear that others are also out to find the Library at any cost. Meanwhile, Runt’s not the only one whose days are numbered.

The Queen's Colours leadership program is heading to Egypt and Alice-Miranda and her friends are thrilled. There are hidden tombs to explore, a new culture to experience and a lot to learn about the country's ancient past. But something is amiss among the pyramids and palm trees. Bizarre happenings back home, a new friend with something to hide and adults with stories that don't quite add up leave the friends very worried indeed. One thing's for sure: when Alice-Miranda starts digging, she'll find more than just buried treasure!

Hope Lancaster is a loner by choice. Born with a disturbingly morbid talent, she prefers to keep people at a distance. Until he shows up. His presence defies everything she's ever known and sparks a curiosity she can't ignore. When death is inevitable, how far will you go to live?

In his long career as an English teacher at Holy Trinity High School, Michael Bishop felt that he was as good at reading people as he was at reading books. That all changes when he discovers the body of the school’s highly successful but universally disliked football coach, Albert Zappala. Even more disturbing is the news that the coach, whose net worth was in the millions, was murdered. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect, including students, colleagues, and even the Sisters who run the school. Bishop’s skill in reading people is put to the ultimate test. Like Captain Ahab searching for ...

Broken. Scattered. But not defeated. The spy is gone but the cost has been high - the rebels at Cimmeria Academy have lost their leader and Carter West is missing. Nathaniel can taste victory. But Allie and the other survivors aren't done yet. First they have to get Carter back. Then they plan to make Nathaniel pay. One way or another - the game must end.

Dusty Scrolls For Lusty Souls By Evelyn Dreems Book Six of the College of Carnal Conjuring series After surviving life-and-death struggles, Aliandra Crowsummons and her companions return to Caarjys College of Conjuration, only to find their once-thrilling studies have become mind-numbingly dull. Craving excitement, Aliandra and Jenny—now joined by the clever Simon and the daring Amelia—turn their attention to whispers of forbidden treasures: ancient, concealed scrolls said to unlock pleasures and powers no sorcerer could resist. When they finally unearth the mysterious texts, the group ...

Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson finally have a chance to start over. With all the freedom their precollege summer program provides and no one on their tail, the only mystery they need to solve, once and for all, is what they are to each other. But upon their arrival at Oxford, Charlotte is immediately drawn into a new case: a series of accidents befell the theater program at Oxford last year, culminating in a young woman going missing on the night of a major performance.

From navigating the crippling aftermath of the final exams, to unraveling the dark history of a vicious radical group, Wesley, ridden with guilt and fueled by rage, will stop at nothing to avenge his fallen master. Return to a world of magic and intrigue as you follow the relentless warlock on another captivating journey in The Black Hand, the second installment of the A Mage Tale Series from E.D. Watley.

Read how it all began in this sweet Ayesha Dean short story! Ayesha Dean has recently started wearing hijab and on top of that is going to a new high school. She thinks this gives her more than enough reason to lie low. But when things keep going missing from the Year Eight students’ lockers, Ayesha is determined to find the culprit. Can she overcome her fears and embrace a new role as a kickass teen sleuth? Fans of Nancy Drew and The Famous Five will love this thrilling mystery series! *Longlisted for the DANZ Children's Book Award in 2024 (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand...

Addie Michaels never thought much of her unique ability, but when it leads her to a missing student, she finds herself embroiled in the middle of a dangerous drug war. Now she's forced to work with a gorgeous (and completely off limits) detective to discover the truth before it kills them both. Their reluctant alliance will reveal more than either could have anticipated as Addie's ability leads them to a dangerous showdown and a shocking betrayal. Hidden truths never stay hidden. A paranormal romance/mystery novel fans of Sharon Sala will enjoy. Slow burn, age gap romance.

As lawyer Henry Griswald draws up an aging client’s will, he reflects on a series of events in 1926-1927 that shattered the peace of his boyhood community. Griswald, then a student at the school where his father was headmaster, witnessed a passion that would change him forever. At the heart of Griswald’s reverie lies a mystery only he can solve. What really happened at Black Pond—a tragedy that eventually destroyed five lives?

Meet Olivia Sharp. She's bold. She's eager to help people. She's a special kind of detective. She's an agent for secrets. Duncan is Olivia's first case. He believes that the world is coming to an end. And he wants her help. So Olivia puts on her feather boa. Her driver brings the limo. Soon enough, Olivia knows just what to do. But how will 50 pizzas make Duncan happy?

Enter the world of Ajay, Karan, and Sanjay, also known as AKS - the child prodigies and detectives of Great Mountain International School! Awarded by the Chief Minister of Karnataka for their thrilling adventures and maze-like case solving, these inseparable friends thrive on challenges. In "The Sivamudra Ghost Dance," the trio embarks on a seemingly ordinary school excursion to a power station near the small town of Sivamudra. But Sivamudra holds secrets, and what starts as a simple trip soon plunges AKS into a perplexing mystery. Whispers of ghosts and strange incidents surrounding the ...

What would it be like to live a life of deep fulfillment? Who would you be if you were free to manifest from your unlimited potential? To not only know what you truly want and who you are but also how to bring that forward in your life? “Essence into Form - The Master's Path to Creation,” by Richard L. Powell, DSS, offers an answer to these questions, with powerful techniques to assist you in manifesting an experience of abundance, healing, and expansion. With intimate tales from the author's own life journey - a life touched by the love of a spiritual teacher – “Essence into Form...

Allie Sheridan's world is falling apart. Her brother's run away from home. Her parents ignore her. And she's just been arrested. Again. This time, her parents have had enough. They send Allie to Cimmeria Academy - far away from her London friends. The school is beautiful - filled with gorgeous, ultra-wealthy teens who travel by private jet and were raised by nannies. Allie has never felt more of an outsider. Instead of hating boarding school though, Allie begins to feel happy. She's slowly making friends. And there's Carter, a brooding loner with whom she feels an instant connection.

It started as a day like any other for Alex Mercer. Then he heard the news. Something that only happens in other places is happening in his hometown. Just a few miles away at his daughter's middle school, a shooter is on the loose. Alex does what every other parent in town does - he races to the school to find out if his loved ones are safe. His world falls apart around him, and he can't turn to his best friend because they're both dealing with scathing terror. As the motive behind the shooting comes to light, secrets and betrayals spiral out of control.

The life of veteran English teacher Michael Bishop takes an unexpected turn when one of his students opens a trap door in the auditorium stage and discovers the body of a recently hired maintenance man. Bishop determines that what appears to be an accident is nothing short of coldblooded murder. Very little is known about the victim. Who could have wanted to kill him and why? In the dead man’s wallet is a piece of paper with “Avignon 1868” written on it. Is that the key to solving the mystery or is it a meaningless distraction? As Bishop searches for answers, Holy Trinity High School ...

The Case of the Missing Homework follows the misadventures of Marie Lane, a clever and imaginative pre-teen, as she faces a crisis: her homework has mysteriously disappeared! On what should have been a regular morning, panic strikes when Marie discovers her hard work is missing just before it's due. Her usual confidence gives way to frantic searching, from her cluttered bedroom to her school locker, but the elusive assignment is nowhere to be found. Not one to give up, Marie enlists the help of her friends, Mia and Kevin. Together, they retrace Marie's steps, diving headfirst into a series ...

It is tricky enough being in the first freshmen class of humans in a post-intergraded galactic military high school, but Karel must work to push past cultural prejudice (others, as well as her own) in order to solve the attempted assassination of her new principal. And there is a space dog. Because space dogs are awesome. No, you stop making up sci-fi animals!

In the midst of the annual Halloween frenzy, TJ finds herself pulled into a series of events at the high school where she works. Not only must she help one of the girls on her team deal with a case of cyberbullying, but she must help a student who has recently suffered a personal tragedy. And as if TJ wasn't busy enough, in walks Samantha Colton, a reporter for Second Look, a television series that takes a look back at unsolved murders.