Logan Seagate hadn't bargained on making friends with a secretive, rich and mysterious family— or being caught up in a pirate’s shipwreck mystery and trapped in a burning building—when he'd trespassed onto the private beach near Cawsand by abseiling down a cliff that first morning of school half-term break. But his "be alone" plans are interrupted when he meets Meeka, an adventurous eleven year old girl, and her secretive, mysterious parents.
After spending a thrilling day full of adventure and Ferraris, he finally realizes the identity of his mysterious new friends—but what's better, with the help of their friendship, it looks like that elusive sense of belonging is finally within his grasp.
Until his older foster brother shatters his hopes for his new friendship.
But it's not just his happiness that is at stake as a mystery unfolds around them. His suspicions of a shipwreck pirates' smuggling ring turn into reality, putting Meeka and his life plus the lives of his foster family at risk. Caught by the ruthless pirates they are all tied up and held captive.
A bigger shock is still to come, one that will hit Logan the hardest. But there is no time to deal with it because before he knows it, he and Meeka are trapped in a burning building. With the flames getting higher, how can they possibly escape, rescue the people that matter the most to him and stop the crooks escaping?

Acclaimed by Kids Book Review as a 'wild ride packed with action, adventure and mystery', this first book in the Crime Stopper Kids Mysteries is also loved for the themes of family, friendship, fun, and belonging that it evokes through characters who are as intriguing and fascinating as the mystery they solve.

Readers Say:
• "What a feel good, great read! It has a bit of everything; family, friendship, action, suspense, laugh-out-loud wit, fight scenes, racing cars and more."
• “This book was chosen for my son's monthly book report. It was a great read for both me and my son.”
• "The conversations between Logan and his friends make you feel like you're standing in the room with them. The plot is exciting and fast-paced with modern smugglers."
• "This adventurous kid’s story had me hooked from the very beginning... It was more exciting than some of the adult fiction I usually read."
• "I loved this book. It had a combination of mystery and fun, but it was also heart-warming. Loved it!
•” I was hooked from the first page. I particularly liked the main characters, they were very real, they made me laugh and on more than one occasion, cry."
• “Great story for kids and adults! Clean language.”
• “This is the Best Book Ever! I Love it! They should make a movie!!”
•” I tossed aside a 5-book series which was highly recommended, excellent plot, world building etc, and grabbed this one out of curiosity. Fun Fun Fun! No spoilers here. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment!”

Preteens and early teens 9/10—13 love this story—as do their parents! So, start the adventure yourself - order today with One-Click, in print or for kindle.

And teachers and students, please note, you can find free book report templates to use with this book on the author's website.