Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

    Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

    The Shakespeare Mysteries, Book 1

    By Deron R. Hicks Illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

    $7.99
    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,...

    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!
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    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,...

    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!
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    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!

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    • Pages: 320
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Series: The Shakespeare Mysteries
    • Publication Date: 10th September 2013
    • Trim Size: 5.12 x 7.62 in
    • Illustration Note: Black-and-white illustrations
    • ISBN: 9780544105041
    Reviews

    "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

    Author Bio

    As a lawyer, Deron R. Hicks investigates mysteries for a living. He is also the author of several books for young readers, including The Van Gogh Deception, which is part of the Lost Art Mysteries series. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children. To learn more, visit deronhicks.com.

    Mark Edward Geyer is best known as the illustrator of two Stephen King novels: Rose Madder and The Green Mile. Mark has worked in a variety of illustration genres, including corporate advertising, editorial, and architectural. He comes from a long line of artists. Visit his website at www.markedwardgeyer.com.

    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!

    • Pages: 320
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Series: The Shakespeare Mysteries
    • Publication Date: 10th September 2013
    • Trim Size: 5.12 x 7.62 in
    • Illustrations Note: Black-and-white illustrations
    • ISBN: 9780544105041

    "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

    As a lawyer, Deron R. Hicks investigates mysteries for a living. He is also the author of several books for young readers, including The Van Gogh Deception, which is part of the Lost Art Mysteries series. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children. To learn more, visit deronhicks.com.

    Mark Edward Geyer is best known as the illustrator of two Stephen King novels: Rose Madder and The Green Mile. Mark has worked in a variety of illustration genres, including corporate advertising, editorial, and architectural. He comes from a long line of artists. Visit his website at www.markedwardgeyer.com.