The Shadow Cipher
Three kids race to solve a legendary New York puzzle to save their home.
Book Series · 3 Books
In order from The Shadow Cipher to The Map of Stars.
The York series is a set of 3 chapter books by Laura Ruby, published between 2017 and 2020. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 500 pages.
Three kids race to solve a legendary New York puzzle to save their home.
3 books · Published 2017–2020
Three kids race to solve a legendary New York puzzle to save their home.
A cryptic puzzle threatens New York. Can three friends solve it before danger closes in?
A cipher's secret could save or shatter worlds. Can friends mend their rift in time?
There are 3 books in the York series. It began with The Shadow Cipher in 2017, and the newest book, The Map of Stars, was published in 2020.
Start with The Shadow Cipher and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Map of Stars (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 94,181 words (528 pages).
The Clockwork Ghost (Book #2) is the shortest at 82,831 words (480 pages).
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