Book Series · 3 Books

Penelope Tredwell Mysteries Books

In order from Twelve Minutes to Midnight to The Black Crow Conspiracy.

Twelve Minutes to Midnight
Shadows of the Silver Screen
The Black Crow Conspiracy
Twelve Minutes to Midnight
Shadows of the Silver Screen
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Twelve Minutes to Midnight
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Twelve Minutes to Midnight

By Christopher Edge

A young writer uncovers a chilling mystery at an asylum where inmates predict the future.

256 pages· 51,317 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Penelope Tredwell, the secret author behind Victorian Britain's hit magazine, faces her greatest challenge yet. When the Bedlam asylum's inmates start writing eerie visions of the future at midnight, Penelope is called to unravel the mystery. What dark force is at play, and can she solve it before it's too late? Dive into a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs, and every revelation is more terrifying than the last. Will Penelope's wit and courage be enough to confront the unknown lurking in the shadows?
In reading order

Penelope Tredwell Mysteries Series

3 books · Published 2012–2014

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#1 in Series
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Twelve Minutes to Midnight

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

A young writer uncovers a chilling mystery at an asylum where inmates predict the future.

#2

Shadows of the Silver Screen

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

A filmmaker's proposal turns sinister as strange events plague a film set. Can Penny uncover the truth before it's too late?

The Black Crow Conspiracy

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

A writer's block leads to a real-life mystery of stolen Crown Jewels. Can she solve it before it's too late?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Penelope Tredwell Mysteries series?

There are 3 books in the Penelope Tredwell Mysteries series. It began with Twelve Minutes to Midnight in 2012, and the newest book, The Black Crow Conspiracy, was published in 2014.

What order should you read the Penelope Tredwell Mysteries books in?

Start with Twelve Minutes to Midnight and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Penelope Tredwell Mysteries books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Penelope Tredwell Mysteries book is the longest?

The Black Crow Conspiracy is the longest book in the series at 56,577 words (256 pages).

Which Penelope Tredwell Mysteries book is the shortest?

Twelve Minutes to Midnight is the shortest at 51,317 words (256 pages).

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