The Case of the Missing Moonstone

Nov 14, 2024 7:20 AM

Author:Jordan Stratford

When Mary Godwin and Lady Ada Byron first meet, they don’t exactly hit it off. But with crime on the rise, the unlikely pair form a detective agency to hunt down clever criminals on the streets of London.

Their first case involves a stolen necklace, a false confession, and lots of suspicious suspects – but these are no match for Ada and Mary.

Filled with daring balloon chases, vile villains and two unforgettable heroines, The

Case of the Missing Moonstone is the first in a thrilling new series; perfect for all aspiring sleuths.

Reviews

An enjoyable plot borrowed from Wilkie Collins - not to mention resourceful heroines and fun writing

—— The Wall Street Journal

The telling is sprightly and vaguely reminiscent of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

—— Financial Times

Skilled illustrations and comical narration and dialogue will charm readers thoroughly

—— Publisher's Weekly

Smart and clever girls will enjoy this refreshing mystery and the start to what’s sure to be an intriguing series

—— Kids Reads

Equal parts laughs and adventure, this lively mystery will keep you guessing till the end!

—— Discovery Girls

This is a winner.

—— School Library Journal

This book is scary!

—— Teen Now (5 starred review)

Rick Yancey knows his onions... the book packs real power

—— SFX

This is DAMN and WOW territory. Quite simply, one of the best books I've read in years

—— Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author

...a twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction

—— Wall Street Journal

Breathtakingly fast-paced and original, The 5th Wave is a reading tsunami that grabs hold and won't let go.

—— Melissa De La Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series.

Yancey's heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises, is part War of the Worlds, part Starship Troopers, part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and part The Stand . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike.

—— Booklist (starred review)

A fantastic read. The 5th Wave is an electrifying page-turner.

—— Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author

An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting

—— Bookseller

A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront

—— Publishers Weekly

Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school

—— People Magazine

By turns heart-pounding and contemplative . . . The 5th Wave will thrill you, chill you, and challenge you to keep the pages turning fast enough

—— Hypable.com

Utterly gripping

—— Metro Herald

High adventure with mystery and heart

—— The Sunday Times

A cut above anything else in the genre.

—— Sunday Telegraph

The pace is RELENTLESS

—— Heat

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