The Agathas
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2022 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The Agathas

Written by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

Book #1 in the Agathas Mysteries series

Two friends unravel a deadly mystery in Castle Cove, where secrets and danger lurk at every turn.

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405 pages· 93,620 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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In Castle Cove, Alice Ogilvie and her tutor Iris Adams team up to solve the mystery of Brooke Donovan's disappearance. With the police suspecting Alice's ex-boyfriend, Steve, the duo must navigate secrets and danger to uncover the truth. Armed with Agatha Christie's works, they dive into a world of intrigue, where every clue could lead to peril or revelation. Can they prove Steve's innocence and claim the reward, or will the town's hidden dangers consume them?

From the publisher

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Who killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know what happened. But they’re wrong. Two unlikely friends come together to solve the case in this fast-paced, fun, modern Agatha Christie inspired thriller. “Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining.” –Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying A PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER Last summer, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She’s not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. But now, another one of Steve’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice’s ex-best friend. And it doesn’t look like Brooke will be coming back. . . Enter Iris Adams, Alice’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn’t so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory. In order to get the reward and prove Steve’s innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need–the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they’re about to walk into.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
405
Words
93,620
Reading age
14–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL660L
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about schoolBooks about secretsBooks about violenceBooks about high school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
May 3, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593431115

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