American Mystery (Don't Doubt the Rainbow 3) - 3rd Edition by Anthony Kessel (Paperback)

About the Book

The third book in the Don't Doubt the Rainbow seris, American Mystery centres around the mystery first mentioned by Grandpa David at the end of Outside Chance.

Book Synopsis

It is the school summer holiday, three months after Edie Marble faced off with the eco-terrorists. Grandpa David is unwell and has asked his son, Edie's dad, to bring the family to Canada to see him - possibly for the last time - although he doesn't mention that he's already secretly reached out to Edie.

In Toronto, Edie uncovers a dark secret from her family's past that has been buried and seemingly forgotten about, but when Grandpa David starts receiving strange messages from an unknown number, the truth finally comes out...

Yet again, Edie sets off on an exciting adventure, this time to discover who has been contacting her grandpa and why. Along the way, she visits Washington DC and the Outer Banks of North Carolina before a dramatic climax in Dartmoor.

Can Edie uncover a hidden crime and bring the perpetrators to justice once agai

Throughout the book and the series, Anthony explores how things are not always what they seem - how our 'thinking' often represents our imagined reality rather than what is necessarily true - and examines the nature of the link between thoughts and feelings. In so doing he gives readers the tools they need to understand their thoughts and emotions better and to connect with their inner wellbeing so that they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.

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Review Quotes

A genuinely delightful American Mystery that is an authentic tale which carries a sense of possibility and hope!American Mystery is truly an entrancing sequel of a compelling contemporary detective series that has inspired me to further explore the genre that is so suspenseful, mysterious, and captivating. Full of riveting twists and turns in the plot, the novel is based on a young detective, Edie Marble, a nationally renowned detective who averted a catastrophe. The author creates a fascinating novella that encompasses not only a storyline full of an exotic mixture of tension and excitement but revolves around mental health education and proves to be a valuable asset to the improvement of the well-being of many young readers.This exceptionally innovative book is the key to discovering your passion. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan at heart, I would whole-heartedly recommend this thrilling tale to you!

Prisha Yadav

A thrillingly modern mystery full of detective genius, decade-old family secrets, and helpful tips for living your best life!This is a wonderful book that explores themes of family secrets, travel and mental health. Journey around the world; from Toronto to Washington DC, to North Carolina to a scenic hike through the countryside of Dartmoor in Devon that may offer a little more than expected. Edie may only be thirteen years old, but her genius sleuthing skills, her burning desire to help others, and a deep love for her friends and family enable her to solve decade-old mysteries. The novel is written in a modern style that captures what it really feels like to be a teenager in today's world. The writer delves into the very current issue of mental health that affects so many young people all around the world and addresses it in a smart and intuitive style that both encourages and advises people who may have any kind of worries or anxieties about life in today's world making for an exciting, enthralling and educational read, whilst maintaining the very essence of a good detective novel.

Khadijah Islam

American Mystery is a highly captivating and enjoyable book to read. It brings together spiritual ideas in highly accessible forms for teenagers through a really interesting story about Edie. It helps to recognise that as humans we can experience painful emotions and how we can tap into our inner resources in order to manage and cope with difficulties we may encounter. The story is captivating with many unexpected twists and turns which are threaded nicely together with so many different characters and locations.

Sunil Lad

The eagerly awaited third book in Anthony Kessel's 'Don't Doubt the Rainbow' series, American Mystery continues the detective adventures of hero Edie Marble. This time the mystery stretches across the ocean to Canada and America. Helpful maps can be found inside the front cover.Picking up the teaser at the end of book two, Eddie becomes involved in uncovering a dark family secret shared with her confidentially by her ailing Grandfather. This in turn leads to a much bigger investigation, which prompts the reader into considering the ethical implications of this, at times, heart-rending story line, alongside enjoying Edie's crime-solving narrative.American Mystery is both a great read and contains good advice and modelling from the lead character about ownership of emotions, encouraging the reader to understand the way thoughts and feelings can influence behaviour. It is a fast-paced page turner which once again ends with a teaser, giving the reader a taste of the storyline for book four!The complementary covers of the three books in the 'Don't Doubt the Rainbow' series are different from much published middle grade fiction at the moment, making them eye-catching books for dynamic shelving in school and public libraries. Highly recommended for secondary school aged students.

Ruth