THE CASE OF THE SCARLET SNAKEBITE
Available February 24th!
“a fun-filled homage to cozy mystery classics” – Publishers Weekly
“absolute catnip for mystery fans” – The Bulletin
When the wealthy Willoughby family checks into her mother’s bed-and-breakfast for the weekend, Amber Adler is certain a crime is going to be committed right under their roof. And she should know – she’s read every Agatha Christie novel in the library and her father is a world-famous detective. Sure, Amber has made a few false accusations (and once got the SWAT team sent to her math teacher’s house), but this time, she’s positive that one of their guests is up to no good.
So it comes as no surprise to Amber when someone steals a priceless ruby belonging to the crotchety Willoughby patriarch. But what she doesn’t expect is for her mother to be framed for it. Now, Amber must call on everything she knows about solving mysteries to find the stone and catch the real culprit before the family checks out. Knives Out meets Murder on the Orient Express in this humorous whodunit that will surprise readers until the very last page.
Available in hardcover and audiobook
Praise for THE CASE OF THE SCARLET SNAKEBITE:
“The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite is another fantastic tale from Christyne Morrell! Amber’s eager sleuthing pulls readers along in this fun and funny mystery, and kids will love prowling through the bed and breakfast and unearthing the culprits’ secrets with her. A cozy setting and a cast of wacky suspects sets the stage for this terrific story of an enthusiastic young detective and her first big case.”
– Elizabeth C. Bunce, author of the Edgar-winning Myrtle Hardcastle series
“A clever story featuring a large shady family, hilarious puns, and a plucky detective who can’t help getting in trouble. Like Knives Out for kids. A delight for mystery lovers!”
– G.Z. Schmidt, author of The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby