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In 1889 London, young women are turning up dead and Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes investigate the clue of the not-so-ancient Egyptian scarabs, but where does a time traveler fit in? The plot contains mild profanity. Book #1
Quick Summary
Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes are not your average Victorian-era teens when they're not dodging Society's expectations, they're solving murders. Set in 1889 London, the story kicks off with a string of dead young women and a bunch of creepy Egyptian scarabs that seem to be the key to the crimes, and things get even weirder when a time traveler shows up out of nowhere. The banter between Evaline, who's got a bit of a Stoker temper, and Mina, who's all sharp logic and deduction, is hilarious and makes you root for them the whole way. Kids who love a good mystery with a side of humor and a dash of steampunk will eat this up, and it's perfect for readers who liked "The Mysterious Benedict Society" because it's got that same clever puzzle-solving vibe. Parents should know there's a tiny bit of mild profanity and some spooky murder scenes, but nothing too graphic it's more funny and adventurous than truly scary. The book is a bit long but the short chapters and witty dialogue keep the pages turning, and the cliffhanger ending will definitely make you want to grab the next one.