Tales of the Lost & Found: a middle grade mystery adventure series
Join 13-year-old Noah, his sister Oakley, and his best friend Andre as they uncover ghostly secrets and historical treasures.
The Haunted Lighthouse: Book One
When a mysterious beam of light appears during a thunderstorm off the coast of Maine with no logical explanation, three friends go in search of answers and find themselves unraveling an otherworldly tale.
On a visit to a coastal harbor town, the world is Noah’s oyster as long as the stormy weather doesn’t ruin the fun. Summer break has just begun, and with seven days of freedom, how much trouble can thirteen-year-old Noah, his best friend, and his sister really find? Plenty, as it turns out.
Because when the kids go snooping around an old, decommissioned lighthouse, its troublesome secrets begin to reveal themselves, and the kids are about to stumble upon a hundred-year-old mystery that still haunts the nearby fishing village.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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A page-turning, thrilling adventure for kids!
"...exciting without being gory, violent, or full of horror"
P Susan, Amazon
"Solving mysteries whilst exploring via boats, bikes, on foot brings back an age of being able to grow up in moments without grown-up supervision and turning up ok-those were the days."
Paolo S, Amazon
"An excellent ghost story! I love the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!"
Elizabeth Cox, Amazon
"Well written, great characters, really interesting setting, some historical facts, and a century old mystery solved."
Kate Gordon, Amazon
The Legend of Creepy Hollow: Book Two
A weekend in New York State spells trouble for the kids when a vengeful ghost on horseback tears across the countryside under the light of the moon.
Noah’s got his hands full, although he doesn’t mind the freedom that a weekend at the Murphy’s apple orchard offers. He’s got farm chores to do and a geocache to locate—an extra credit assignment that might be his only chance at raising his failing history grade.
But when its GPS coordinates point toward a massive corn maze smack in the middle of a popular fall festival, the hunt becomes a lot more complicated than he’d imagined, especially when the gang learns of the vengeful nineteenth-century ghost rider haunting the fields.
And then, of course, there’s his tongue-tying crush on the Murphy’s thirteen-year-old granddaughter. Don’t even get him started on that.
Join this modern-day group of accidental sleuths as they unravel another heart-racing historical mystery in the Tales of the Lost & Found. Recommended for ages 9-12.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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"Mystery, coming of age, detectives, and fear combine to entice middle grade readers to turn each page."
Author Barbara Ann Mojica
"Shana Gorian is a master storyteller. This fast-paced adventure has all the right ingredients for a memorable read - great setting, characters, mystery, and a wonderful plot - really felt like I was there. Adding a geocache was a fun element!"
MKT, Amazon
"Epic adventure. Spooky mystery. Loved it!"
Kay Lalone, Amazon
"The author skillfully weaves history within the plot teaching about the Harvest and Hunter’s Moon while revealing plot elements."
Author Barbara Ann Mojica
The Curse of Pirate's Cove: Book Three
A search for buried treasure unearths more than the kids bargained for when an infamous pirate’s curse unleashes its deadly wrath.
When a friendly shopkeeper spins a sordid tale of pirate legend on their first day of vacation, Noah dismisses it as nothing more than a thrilling tale. Yet, following his souvenir treasure map through the Caribbean rain forest in pursuit of the elusive “X” sounds like a fun way to spend a day in paradise.
Little does he know the pursuit could change his life forever.
Because as he and his sister and best friend inch closer to the treasure, the unimaginable might just become reality.
And if it does, can the kids defy the odds and escape with their lives?
Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with fast-paced thrills and tropical island fun.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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The Whispering Woods: Book Four
Noah thought a winter break trip to his aunt and uncle’s house would mean snowball fights and hot cocoa. But a seemingly harmless sledding trip to the local state park unearths a chilling secret.
For sixty years, a nearby reservoir has held a dark truth beneath its icy surface. Now, angry spirits stir, their vengeful trickery spilling into the small Pennsylvania town.
Noah and friends find themselves tangled in a web of ghostly whispers and a community desperate to bury the past.
Can the kids unravel the secrets the town is hiding and stop the ghosts?
Don't miss this chilling story perfect for ages 9-12.
Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with small town winter adventures and chilling snowstorms.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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