Sam, Derek and Caitlin have encountered many mysteries together, but when they visit Maymont, Richmond’s historic estate, danger is lurking at every turn...

A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger leads to a frantic chase and a desperate message to save Maymont’s bald eagles.

When Sam receives an eerie warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the Blue Ridge Mountains.  To save the eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight...

Reviews

"Captivating and suspenseful." —Angolee M. Roberts, Amazon Reviewer

"My 9-year old son loves these books! It can compete against the lure of an iPad so I hope that the series never ends!" —Caterina M., Amazon Reviewer

"As an elementary school librarian, I can't wait to put this mystery into the hands of my 3rd-5th grade students!" —Diane S., Amazon Reviewer

"The best one yet!" —ARC, Amazon Reviewer

"A must read for the elementary school boy!" —Laura E. Giesen, 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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