The Curse of the Dead Man's Diamond - by Christyne Morrell

About the Book

When twelve-year-old Charlie discovers her new home in Florida is haunted by three ghosts cursed for stealing a diamond, she hatches a plan to find and sell the diamond to return to New York City, but must first confront her past and face a school bully.

Book Synopsis

A haunted house. Three ghosts blamed for a missing diamond. Can a centuries-old mystery ever be solved?

"A fun haunted house story full of mystery and heart!"--Lindsay Currie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms

After twelve-year-old Charlie moves from New York City to sweaty, sticky Florida, she'll do anything to get back home.

Even if it involves ghosts.

Winklevoss Manor, Charlie's new house, is a towering Victorian mansion famous for one thing--it's haunted. Three ghosts--Ada, Arthur, and Guff--live there, and not by choice. They're trapped, cursed for stealing a dead man's diamond. A diamond that, just like the ghosts, is still in the house. And this gets Charlie thinking. . .

Maybe if she can find the diamond and sell it, Charlie's family could have enough money to move back to the city. But lifting the curse isn't that simple, especially when she's pitted against the school bully and three unruly spirits. It's frightening to think about, but what if the only way to get rid of the ghosts and curses is by doing what Charlie fears the most--confronting the past that haunts her?

Review Quotes

"A fun haunted house story full of mystery and heart!"--Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms

"Spooky, fun, just a little scary, and full of heart."--Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare

"The Curse of the Dead Man's Diamond is the perfect blend of mystery, treasure hunt, colorful ghost characters, and Florida haunted house setting."--Fleur Bradley, award-winning author of Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.

"A spirited mystery brimming with heart and souls."--Jan Eldredge, author of Nimbus and Evangeline of the Bayou

"Ghosts get equal billing with the living in this sweet tale about finding home." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Christyne Morrell is the author of Trex and Kingdom of Secrets. When she's not writing for kids, Christyne is busy raising one. She is a corporate attorney, and in her spare time enjoys reading, baking, and watching House Hunters marathons.