James Ponti is the New York Times bestselling author of four middle grade book series: The Sherlock Society following a group of young detectives; City Spies, about an unlikely squad of five kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 Spy Team; the Edgar Award-winning Framed! series, about a pair of tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, DC; and the Dead City trilogy, about a secret society that polices the undead living beneath Manhattan. His books have appeared on more than fifteen different state award lists, and he is the founder of a writers group known as the Renegades of Middle Grade. James is also an Emmy-nominated television writer and producer who has worked for many networks including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, PBS, History, and Spike TV, as well as NBC Sports. He lives with his family in Orlando, Florida. Find out more at JamesPonti.com.

* "With an eye for atmosphere, history, and lively humor, Ponti brings the South Florida setting, as well as its quick-witted inhabitants, to vivid life, making for a worthy successor to classic kid mysteries that's entertaining, educational, and exciting."-- "--Publishers Weekly, starred review"

* "A must-read; Ponti has crafted a delightful tale that combines humor, history, and heart into one captivating adventure."-- "--SLJ, starred review"

"An environmental mystery featuring lots of clever detecting, a bit of danger, and real felonies to investigate."-- "--Kirkus Reviews"

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-09-03

Length: 339 pages