Book Series · 3 Books

Mysteries of Cove Books

In order from Fires of Invention to Embers of Destruction.

The Mysteries of Cove series is a set of 3 chapter books by J. Scott Savage, published between 2015 and 2017. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 350 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

Fires of Invention

By J. Scott Savage

In a city where creativity is forbidden, two teens uncover a secret that could change everything—or destroy them.

313 pages

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Summary: In the steam-powered city of Cove, creativity is a crime. Thirteen-year-old Trenton Colman, with his mechanical genius, teams up with Kallista Babbage, daughter of a disgraced inventor. Together, they follow cryptic clues left by Kallista's father, assembling a mysterious machine that could unravel the very fabric of their society. As they piece together the invention, they face the perilous truth that their discovery might not only challenge the city's oppressive rules but also endanger their lives. What secrets lie within the machine, and will they dare to reveal them?

In reading order

Mysteries of Cove Series

3 books · Published 2015–2017

#1 in Series

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$759

Fires of Invention

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

In a city where creativity is forbidden, two teens uncover a secret that could change everything—or destroy them.

#2 in Series

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$759

Gears of Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Teens on a mechanical dragon uncover a city at war, facing trust dilemmas and gathering dragons.

#3 in Series

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$958

Embers of Destruction

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Young riders must free a city enslaved by a powerful dragon's grip.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mysteries of Cove series?

There are 3 books in the Mysteries of Cove series. It began with Fires of Invention in 2015, and the newest book, Embers of Destruction, was published in 2017.