Book Series · 3 Books

Mystery at the Biltmore Books

In order from The Vanderhoff Heist to A Recipe for Robbery: Mystery at the Biltmore #3.

The Mystery at the Biltmore series is a set of 3 chapter books by Colleen Nelson, published between 2024 and 2025. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 140 pages.

The Vanderhoff Heist
The Classified Catnapping
A Recipe for Robbery: Mystery at the Biltmore #3
The Vanderhoff Heist
The Classified Catnapping
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Vanderhoff Heist
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$1697
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

The Vanderhoff Heist

By Colleen Nelson, Peggy Collins (Illustrator)

A novice detective tackles a jewel heist in a mysterious New York building.

136 pages
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Summary: Elodie LaRue, left behind by her detective parents, starts her own agency at The Biltmore. Tasked with finding Mrs. Vanderhoff's missing jewels, Elodie, her dog Carnegie, and parkour enthusiast Oscar navigate a maze of suspects and secrets. Can Elodie prove her detective skills, or will her first case end in failure? With quirky characters and unexpected twists, this mystery promises intrigue and fun.
The complete set

Mystery at the Biltmore Series

3 books · Published 2024–2025

Series
Sale price
$1697

The Vanderhoff Heist

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

A novice detective tackles a jewel heist in a mysterious New York building.

The Classified Catnapping

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

A secretive catnapping case challenges a young detective's skills.

Sale price
$1797

A Recipe for Robbery: Mystery at the Biltmore #3

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

A stolen recipe threatens a detective's perfect record. Can they crack the case?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mystery at the Biltmore series?

There are 3 books in the Mystery at the Biltmore series. It began with The Vanderhoff Heist in 2024, and the newest book, A Recipe for Robbery: Mystery at the Biltmore #3, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Mystery at the Biltmore books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Mystery at the Biltmore to life.

01

Colleen Nelson

Author
02

Peggy Collins

Illustrator

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