Book Series · 9 Books

The Virginia Mysteries Books

In order from Summer of the Woods to Pictures at the Protest.

The Virginia Mysteries series is a set of 9 chapter books by Steven K. Smith, published between 2013 and 2020. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Summer of the Woods

Two brothers uncover a decades-old mystery of a stolen coin collection in their new home.

142 pages· 19,377 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: Derek and Sam, new to Virginia, stumble upon a sixty-year-old mystery involving a stolen coin collection. As they explore their eerie house and the surrounding woods, they face thrilling dangers and hidden secrets. Will they find the rare 1877 Indian Head cent and solve the mystery, or will the past remain buried? Adventure awaits in secret caves and rushing waters as the brothers race against time.

In reading order

The Virginia Mysteries Series

9 books · Published 2013–2020

#1 in Series

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$1697

Summer of the Woods

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Two brothers uncover a decades-old mystery of a stolen coin collection in their new home.

#2 in Series

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$1697

Mystery on Church Hill

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

Brothers uncover a hidden history and race to stop a treasure heist.

#3 in Series

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$1348

Ghosts of Belle Isle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Ghostly lights reveal secrets on Belle Isle. Are the Civil War spirits still fighting?

#4 in Series

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$1248

Secret of the Staircase

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Brothers must solve a mystery or face lurking dangers beneath a historic hotel.

#5 in Series

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$1248

Midnight at the Mansion

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Kids race against time to save eagles from danger in a historic estate.

Series

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$1899

Shadows at Jamestown

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A fraudulent artifact threatens an archaeological dig. Can the truth be uncovered?

#7 in Series

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$1049

Spies at Mount Vernon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Kids uncover a spy plot in DC, risking everything to protect government secrets.

#8 in Series

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$1049

Escape from Monticello

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A stolen journal leads kids on a treasure hunt, shadowed by a vengeful figure from their past.

#9 in Series

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$1049

Pictures at the Protest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Uncover hidden truths as kids delve into a past protest's secrets, igniting present-day courage.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Virginia Mysteries series?

There are 9 books in the Virginia Mysteries series. It began with Summer of the Woods in 2013, and the newest book, Pictures at the Protest, was published in 2020.