Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave - (Shakespeare Mysteries) by Deron R Hicks (Paperback)

About the Book

The Da Vinci Code meets Nancy Drew in this galloping middle-grade mystery about twelve-year old Colophon Letterford and the ancient treasure left to her literary publishing family.

Book Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Colophon Letterford has a serious mystery on her hands. Will she discover the link between her family's literary legacy and Shakespeare's tomb before it's too late? Antique paintings, secret passages, locked mausoleums, a four-hundred-year-old treasure, and a cast of quirky (and some ignoble) characters all add up to a fun original adventure. Readers will revel in a whirlwind journey through literary time and space in real-world locales from Mont St. Michel to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Central Park!

Review Quotes

"Superbly written, plenty of action, a bright and inquisitive 12-year-old girl protagonist, and lots of literary flair, this book can be recommended to pretty much any kid in the 8-13 range." -- Decatur Metro

"The combination of humor and suspense works well to keep readers turning the pages of this modern-day mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Hicks establishes an aura of old-fashioned mystery in his entertaining debut." -- Publishers Weekly

"A fine traditional mystery with a modern sensibility." -- Booklist

About the Author

Deron R. Hicks investigates mysteries as a lawyer, so it makes sense that he would write about one of literature's biggest puzzles. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children.

Mark Edward Geyer illustrated The Green Mile and The Inquisitor's Apprentice. He lives with his wife in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit him at www.markedwardgeyer.com.