Something's lurking beneath the famous staircase at The Jefferson, Richmond's historic downtown hotel...

Back in 1895, when the hotel opened, real alligators roamed free in the courtyard fountains.  That was ages ago... or was it?

When young brothers Sam and Derek arrive at The Jefferson for an elegant wedding weekend with their parents, they love exploring the old hotel.  But when the wedding rings go missing and Sam is blamed, the boys and their friends must hunt down the truth no matter where it leads.

But if they're not careful, they might become dinner for the hotel's most unusual guests...

Reviews

"My favorite thus far!" —mindful shopper, Amazon Reviewer

"This is a wonderful mystery that has you turning pages until you've run out...and you wish it wouldn't take authors so long to write the next book!" —Bree Wolf, Amazon Reviewer

"Once you start reading, it's hard to put down." —Dee Gee, Amazon Reviewer

"This series is a favorite in our house!  My 9 year old daughter loves them, and we have read them in order.  She loves the mysteries, and I love that they are age appropriate.  We both love how Smith combines a mystery with history, and lots of humor!" —Mel, Amazon Reviewer

About the Author

Steven K. Smith writes The Virginia Mysteries, a middle-grade adventure series with a twist of history.  Steven lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever named Charlie.  Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm.

You can find him at MyBoys3.com, where he blogs about the adventures of raising three young boys.

When he's not writing, Steven works in e-healthcare and enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking and camping, photography, and taking naps.

Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, Rascal, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series.

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