The Secret of Moonrise Manor

By Stephanie Bearce

Book #1 in the A Raven Gallows Mystery series

A young detective uncovers secrets in a haunted hotel linked to her mother's mysterious death.

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256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Raven Gallows, a young detective-in-training, lives in a funeral home and is determined to solve her mother's mysterious death. When a mummified body is found at the haunted Moonrise Manor Hotel clutching her mother's locket, Raven enlists her friends—ghost-talking Cosmina, hotel worker Miles, and tech-savvy Eric—to unravel the mystery. As they delve deeper, they stumble upon stolen art and whispers of a secret society. Can Raven uncover the truth and find closure, or will the secrets of the past remain buried? Discover a tale of courage, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

From the publisher

Wednesday Addams + Sherlock Holmes = Raven Gallows–a curious girl who uses her budding skills as a mortician and a scientist to investigate a mysterious death at her small town’s haunted hotel. Raven Gallows lives in a funeral home and is determined to become a famous detective. Her first case is one close to home–find the truth surrounding her mother’s puzzling death six years ago. When a mummified man is discovered behind a wall at the Moonrise Manor Hotel, Raven is shocked to see that the body is clutching her mother’s gold and silver locket. Raven gathers her friends–Cosmina Wilde, who thinks she can talk to ghosts; Miles Farnsworth, who works at the haunted hotel; and Eric Wong, who possesses unparalleled computer skills–and sets out to learn the identity of the mummy. As they follow the clues, they discover more than they bargained for, including a stash of stolen art and a legend of a secret society. The Secret of Moonrise Manor is a story about family, friendship, and the courage it takes to pursue the truth.

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