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The Neil Flambé Capers Books

In order from Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders to Neil Flambé and the Duel in the Desert.

The Neil Flambé Capers series is a set of 4 chapter books by Kevin Sylvester, published between 2010 and 2016. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 300 pages.

Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders
Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction
Neil Flambé and the Crusader's Curse
Neil Flambé and the Duel in the Desert
Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders
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First Book in the Series

Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010

Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders

A teenage chef with an extraordinary nose becomes the prime suspect in a string of murders.

303 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Neil Flambé runs a tiny, wildly popular restaurant and secretly solves crimes with his incredible sense of smell. When top chefs around town start turning up dead, the only clues are a strange scent and notes in Italian that point to the explorer Marco Polo. As the killings continue, Neil has to crack the case and clear his own name before the police decide he is the murderer.
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The Neil Flambé Capers Series

4 books · Published 2010–2016

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How many books are in the Neil Flambé Capers series?

There are 4 books in the Neil Flambé Capers series. It began with Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders in 2010, and the newest book, Neil Flambé and the Duel in the Desert, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Neil Flambé Capers books in?

Start with Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Neil Flambé Capers books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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