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New Year's Evil
214 pages
A frosty, fast-paced crossover mystery where behind-the-scenes sabotage and high-speed thrills collide in a wintry setting.
What it feels like
Reading this crossover mystery feels like stepping into a brisk, action-packed winter carnival where danger lurks behind every snowbank and camera lens. The mood is distinctly wintry and energetic, balancing the glamorous but ominous atmosphere of a television set with the high-octane thrills of ice-racing. It moves at a brisk clip, weaving together separate threads of sabotage, missing persons, and murder into a single, satisfyingly complex conspiracy. The prose is straightforward and accessible, prioritizing momentum and suspense over deep introspection, making it a perfect fit for younger readers. It delights those who crave the nostalgic thrill of iconic teen sleuths joining forces, offering an earnest, suspenseful adventure where teamwork and sharp wits are the ultimate weapons against a chilling backdrop.
- Mood
- wintry
- energetic
- ominous
- Tone
- adventurous
- suspenseful
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- youthful sleuthing · hidden conspiracies · collaborative investigation
- The writing
- Accessible, action-oriented, and straightforward, designed to keep young readers turning the pages.
- The arc
- Moves from the thrill of a winter getaway into escalating suspense as separate mysteries collide into a high-stakes conspiracy.
- Who it's for
- Young mystery enthusiasts who love seeing iconic teen detectives team up for fast-paced, snowy adventures.
Content notes
- murder
- sabotage
- missing persons
About the book
NANCY DREW heads for Quebec City to investigate sabotage on the set of the romantic TV thriller Dangerous Loves. But the action behind the scenes is far more chilling than anything on camera. Somebody is secretly determined to turn the film into a flop. The movie's title adds an ominous twist to the case when Bess falls for its very attractive star -- one of Nancy's prime suspects! Meanwhile... FRANK and JOE HARDY are also in Quebec for the Winter Carnival's spectacular auto ice-racing event. But they soon find themselves in a race of their own -- to catch a murderer! Racing champion Andre Junot has turned up dead. At the same time a photographer from the movie set has turned up missing. Nancy, Frank, and Joe form a single resolution: infiltrate the criminal conspiracy... Tourist Trap
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