mystery fiction

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mystery fiction

The Da Vinci code

Investigating the murder of a Louvre curator, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and French cryptologist Sophie Neveu find clues painted into a Da Vinci work, inadvertently uncovering a plot involving the Holy Grail and the secret society known as the Priory of Sion.

Trial by fire

"Riley Donovan is the new kid in town. When her next-door neighbor's barn catches on fire, with him inside it, Riley helps save him. But rather than being hailed a hero, Riley finds herself a target of harassment. When her neighbor is accused of starting the fire, Riley believes he is innocent and is determined to prove it--even it means making powerful enemies"--Back cover.

The secret of the skeleton key

Using their code-breaking skills, four middle-schoolers solve the mystery of the eccentric man who draws stick figures on his second-floor bedroom window.

The haunting of mystery mansion

Cody and the other members of the Code Busters Club take a trip to the Winchester Mystery House. Back matter includes keys to the codes and solutions to the coded messages that appear throughout the text.

The science fair scheme

The Code Busters are competing in their school's science fair, but when a mysterious drone ruins their project, it is up to sixth grader Cody and her friends to figure out who is responsible. Back matter includes keys to the codes and solutions to the coded messages that appear throughout the text.

A disappearance in Magicland

When Cody's younger sister disappears in Magicland, it is up to the Code Busters to solve puzzles and messages to find her. Back matter includes keys to the codes and solutions to the coded messages that appear throughout the text.

Clash of the secret code clubs

When Matt the Brat forms his own club, Cody and the other Code Busters gear up for competition.

The sycamore conspiracy

Clues lead Noah, Josh and Olivia to a suspicious corner store, an abandoned warehouse, and City Hall itself. The mayor's office is fundraising for the Sycamore Children's Hospital, but the money seems to be heading to a shadowy business group. Who is behind the Sycamore Corporation and what are they up to in the city?.

The mystery of the stolen necklace

Noah is is camped out on the couch with a cold. But everyone is talking about the diamond necklace that was stolen on Sycamore Street. His brother Josh and friend Olivia search the alleys and pawnshops. Can Noah help them gather the clues they need to follow the trail? Will the thief get away with stealing the necklace, or will the kids find the snowflake diamond and receive the reward?.

The mystery of the missing books

Noah, Josh and Olivia are regular kids on Sycamore Street. Noah's fed up with all of the homework in 6th grade. Josh is obsessed with making cupcakes and rock climbing. Olivia is saving all of her babysitting money for a new tablet. A trip to the library leads to a mysterious adventure that draws Noah, Josh and Olivia into stolen books, GPS tracking, bolt cutters and a tense stakeout in the cold. Will the kids get to the bottom of who is stealing books on Sycamore Street?.

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