The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite - by Christyne Morrell (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

When the wealthy Willoughby family checks into her mother's bed-and-breakfast for the weekend, Amber Adler is certain a crime is going to be committed right under their roof. And she should know - she's read every Agatha Christie novel in the library and her father is a world-famous detective. Sure, Amber has made a few false accusations (and once got the SWAT team sent to her math teacher's house), but this time, she's positive that one of their guests is up to no good.

So it comes as no surprise to Amber when someone steals a priceless ruby belonging to the crotchety Willoughby patriarch. But what she didn't expect was for her mother to be framed for it. Now, Amber must call on everything she knows about solving mysteries to find the stone and catch the real culprit before the family checks out-- and learn that sometimes, people are the greatest mystery of all.

Review Quotes

"Agatha Christie fans of all ages will fall in love with twelve-year-old Amber Adler, detective-in-training, as she tackles The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite! A super-enjoyable read for young detectives everywhere! I can't wait to see what mysteries Amber Adler--who is full of both heart and logic--solves next." --Taryn Souders, author of Edgar Award-nominated Coop Knows the Scoop and other mysteries

"The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite is another fantastic tale from Christyne Morrell! Amber's eager sleuthing pulls readers along in this fun and funny mystery, and kids will love prowling through the bed and breakfast and unearthing the culprits' secrets with her. A cozy setting and a cast of wacky suspects sets the stage for this terrific story of an enthusiastic young detective and her first big case." --Elizabeth C. Bunce, author of the Edgar Award-winning Myrtle Hardcastle series

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