Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel - by Kalynn Bayron (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Full of hijinks and heart, New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new cozy mystery series puts a modern spin on the classic Nancy Drew mystery.

Olive Oakes loves a good mystery. She keeps a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down observations about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Along with her cousin Eli, Olive is always looking for her next mystery to solve.

When Olive and her family visit a town called Whispering Woods, she uncovers a strange backstory to the traveling circus that comes through the area once a year. With rumors of missing kids and ghost sightings, it's the perfect opportunity for Olive to investigate! The people of Whispering Woods are very secretive, but Olive is ready to solve the mystery of the haunted carousel.

Review Quotes

"A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humor that's sure to please any 'thirsty' reader. The undead don't stand a chance with Malika 'Boog' Wilson and her friends on the case." --Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series, on THE VANQUISHERS

"Combining mythology and science to produce a fresh take on modern vampire lore, Bayron erects a fantastical San Antonio that is as chock-full of personality as each of the story's characters. Pithy dialogue and sensational description make this a speedy, eerie read." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THE VANQUISHERS

"A heart-pounding and hilarious reimagining of classic vampire mythology. Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant. You'll cry, laugh, and ache in this stunning, unique adventure. I'm ready to become a Vanquisher!" --Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of THE SUN AND THE STAR, on THE VANQUISHERS

About the Author

Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight, Sleep Like Death, and Make Me a Monster and the middle grade series the Vanquishers. She is a classically trained vocalist, and she grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she's not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her family.

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