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The Red Rock Mysteries #6
Phantom Writer
Jake Konig, a famous horror novelist, disappears under mysterious circumstances, and the Timberlines become involved when the editor asks Bryce and Ashley's mother to finish writing Jake's last book.
256 pages, Paperback
First published August 22, 2005
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Jerry B. Jenkins
678 books1,747 followersJerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as the writer of the Left Behind series of books for Tim LaHaye and The Chosen novels to accompany his son Dallas's TV series. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, including mysteries, historical fiction, biblical fiction, cop thrillers, international spy thrillers, and children's adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature Christians as protagonists. In 2005, Jenkins and LaHaye ranked 9th in Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary list of Hall of Fame authors based on books sold at Amazon.com during its first 10 years. Jenkins now teaches writers to become authors here at his website. He and his wife Dianna have three sons and eight grandchildren.
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May 23, 2022
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Phantom Writer
Phantom Writer is a book written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabby it is book six in a series I have been reading.
Summary
In the book fantom writer Bryce and Ashley Timberlines mom who is an author is meeting up with a writer who is famous but he writes horror books. A few days later their mom gets a call that he has gone missing but he wants their mom to finish the book and go to their house. A few days after they got to the mansion there was a weird message that popped up on the screen that said please help me now they did not know but they thought it was Jake. Jakes son Clancy invited bryce and ashley to watch a movie with him in there movie theater during the movie bryce went to look around and found Jakes old writing room. He found out that the broken saber was where he rote one of his books so he asked his mom to go there. The night we were there we really got scared and then mom notest the hard drive was gone that had the book on it. Bryce and ashley snuck into the broke saber and found this secret room that bryce went into but ashley stayed and got caught by the owner. Bryce found a person who he thought was Jake but wasn’t sure and he found a exit that he fit him threw and they got the police involved and got the people in jail.
There is some specific parts in the book that make the book really good. There are some parts that it is pretty scary where they have to hide from the owner of a house. Or they snoop around and get caught or looking for something. I also like the book because it is in a series of books. I like series because when you finish one you can just read the next one.
I think you should read the book because it makes you want to keep reading. It also is a good series of books this is book six in the series and I have read all of the ones before so that proves that it makes you want to keep reading. I also like mysteries and in the book there is twins that are the same age as me and they go through what some people go threw.
Phantom Writer
Phantom Writer is a book written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabby it is book six in a series I have been reading.
Summary
In the book fantom writer Bryce and Ashley Timberlines mom who is an author is meeting up with a writer who is famous but he writes horror books. A few days later their mom gets a call that he has gone missing but he wants their mom to finish the book and go to their house. A few days after they got to the mansion there was a weird message that popped up on the screen that said please help me now they did not know but they thought it was Jake. Jakes son Clancy invited bryce and ashley to watch a movie with him in there movie theater during the movie bryce went to look around and found Jakes old writing room. He found out that the broken saber was where he rote one of his books so he asked his mom to go there. The night we were there we really got scared and then mom notest the hard drive was gone that had the book on it. Bryce and ashley snuck into the broke saber and found this secret room that bryce went into but ashley stayed and got caught by the owner. Bryce found a person who he thought was Jake but wasn’t sure and he found a exit that he fit him threw and they got the police involved and got the people in jail.
There is some specific parts in the book that make the book really good. There are some parts that it is pretty scary where they have to hide from the owner of a house. Or they snoop around and get caught or looking for something. I also like the book because it is in a series of books. I like series because when you finish one you can just read the next one.
I think you should read the book because it makes you want to keep reading. It also is a good series of books this is book six in the series and I have read all of the ones before so that proves that it makes you want to keep reading. I also like mysteries and in the book there is twins that are the same age as me and they go through what some people go threw.
April 3, 2014
Awesome
I LOVE that the author makes it so thrilling and yet still great for Christians and other people too!!! I would like anyone one to read it! You people who hate the best book ever should be sorry for yourselves! :)
I LOVE that the author makes it so thrilling and yet still great for Christians and other people too!!! I would like anyone one to read it! You people who hate the best book ever should be sorry for yourselves! :)
May 6, 2023
Number of pages: 238
Genre: Children’s fiction/Mystery
Series: Red Rock Mysteries #6 (must be read in order)
Age recommendation: 10-14
Summary: Author Jake Konig was supposed to come to Red Rock when he suddenly goes missing. The twins’ mother is asked to come to Jake’s home and ghostwrite the ending to the story Jake was working on, so Bryce and Ashley go along with hopes of finding out what happened to the famous author.
My thoughts: I am not a fan of horror stories/books purposefully written to terrify people and show them how bad humans can be. I don’t think it is edifying. It is not Philippians 4 material (honourable, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy). So, in my opinion, we as Christians shouldn’t be thinking about and filling our minds with such things. My point of saying this is that the writer who mysteriously disappears writes horror stories and Bryce loves his books. I get that he wasn’t a Christian when he started reading these books, and I also know that some Christians do read and enjoy horror stories. However, I don’t really think that it’s helpful or useful to be reading about such things. There are some mentions of what happens in the books Jake writes, but it’s mostly avoided which I appreciated.
Some of the Christians in the story are referred to as “crazies” because they are angry about Jake’s books, and they harass and publicly condemn him. Although I am not a fan of horror stories, I personally don’t think Christians should act that way. We don’t need to agree with or promote what others do or write, but we shouldn’t be rude and attack them. (However we should warn Christian friends if we think they are going down a dangerous road). I prefer Pastor Shepard’s reaction to the situation; he tries to have a civil conversation and create a good relationship with Jake despite their differences. Christians should be kind and show God’s love to everyone, even those who disagree with us. (Although we should still be clear on the truth).
The story itself was fine, but I didn’t particularly love it – probably because I’m older than the intended audience, and I didn’t like that there was a little bit of trying to make Bryce and Ashley (and therefore the reader), scared. At nine or ten years old I think this book might have scared me.
My personal rating: 3/5 stars.
Link to blog: https://karinaschristianreads.wordpre...
Genre: Children’s fiction/Mystery
Series: Red Rock Mysteries #6 (must be read in order)
Age recommendation: 10-14
Summary: Author Jake Konig was supposed to come to Red Rock when he suddenly goes missing. The twins’ mother is asked to come to Jake’s home and ghostwrite the ending to the story Jake was working on, so Bryce and Ashley go along with hopes of finding out what happened to the famous author.
My thoughts: I am not a fan of horror stories/books purposefully written to terrify people and show them how bad humans can be. I don’t think it is edifying. It is not Philippians 4 material (honourable, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy). So, in my opinion, we as Christians shouldn’t be thinking about and filling our minds with such things. My point of saying this is that the writer who mysteriously disappears writes horror stories and Bryce loves his books. I get that he wasn’t a Christian when he started reading these books, and I also know that some Christians do read and enjoy horror stories. However, I don’t really think that it’s helpful or useful to be reading about such things. There are some mentions of what happens in the books Jake writes, but it’s mostly avoided which I appreciated.
Some of the Christians in the story are referred to as “crazies” because they are angry about Jake’s books, and they harass and publicly condemn him. Although I am not a fan of horror stories, I personally don’t think Christians should act that way. We don’t need to agree with or promote what others do or write, but we shouldn’t be rude and attack them. (However we should warn Christian friends if we think they are going down a dangerous road). I prefer Pastor Shepard’s reaction to the situation; he tries to have a civil conversation and create a good relationship with Jake despite their differences. Christians should be kind and show God’s love to everyone, even those who disagree with us. (Although we should still be clear on the truth).
The story itself was fine, but I didn’t particularly love it – probably because I’m older than the intended audience, and I didn’t like that there was a little bit of trying to make Bryce and Ashley (and therefore the reader), scared. At nine or ten years old I think this book might have scared me.
My personal rating: 3/5 stars.
Link to blog: https://karinaschristianreads.wordpre...
September 10, 2020
I have now completed all the books in this series given to me by my now-grown nephew to pass on to new readers; I decided to read them before sending them on their way. I grew fond of the characters and the mysteries and feeling sad that I didn't have the remaining nine books. However, I felt this particular story was a bit weaker than the others I've read and I even found it cartoonish at times (glowing red eyes outside the window of a "haunted" establishment?). So, if I have to bid the twins and their family farewell, I'm okay with doing it after this book. However, I can still check the others our from the library if I miss them too much.
January 3, 2021
When horror writer Jake Konig suddenly disappears, Bryce and Ashley Timberline get caught in a mystery as scary as one of Konig’s novels. A mysterious message on the writer’s computer warns the twins to stay clear of Konig and his work.
Great book for kids of all ages. I love this family. Twins, Bryce and Ashley are curious kids. The story kept my attention as the mystery of the disappearance of the writer, Jake Konig. The reader caught a glimpse of how not to act as a Christian. Bryce tried to win the heart of Jake's son, while the Pastor preached judgment. Hopefully, readers will take Bryce's path.
Great book for kids of all ages. I love this family. Twins, Bryce and Ashley are curious kids. The story kept my attention as the mystery of the disappearance of the writer, Jake Konig. The reader caught a glimpse of how not to act as a Christian. Bryce tried to win the heart of Jake's son, while the Pastor preached judgment. Hopefully, readers will take Bryce's path.
February 25, 2026
Hehehehe I love this book because of the writing aspects!
Honestly these books are for younger kids, but I still love juvenile books. In fact, I ADORE them. This one was super great, and I loved the faith aspects and how well the family is written.
The mysteries in these books -even though they're for younger kids- still get me every time. I might be close on guessing a few things, but I never have the whole thing right. Crazy how authors can write mysteries. I'm sure it takes a lot, especially with two writers!!
Anyways, this was a good book!
Honestly these books are for younger kids, but I still love juvenile books. In fact, I ADORE them. This one was super great, and I loved the faith aspects and how well the family is written.
The mysteries in these books -even though they're for younger kids- still get me every time. I might be close on guessing a few things, but I never have the whole thing right. Crazy how authors can write mysteries. I'm sure it takes a lot, especially with two writers!!
Anyways, this was a good book!
November 28, 2018
My favourite part was when Ashley and Bryce managed to find and rescue the author from the strange person from the hotel place. My least favourite part was when the antagonist tried to lie about Ashley and Bryce being the ones that need to be arrested. I did not expect the antagonist to be who he was.
February 2, 2026
Not bad, but not as good as the radio dramas. I think the snappy pacing is better in that format.
I found the struggles and such of being a Christian writer interesting and liked the mom, also enjoyed the nice sibling relationship with the twins but disagreed with some of the humor.
I found the struggles and such of being a Christian writer interesting and liked the mom, also enjoyed the nice sibling relationship with the twins but disagreed with some of the humor.
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February 1, 2020very good
May 31, 2025
Probably my favorite one, after the first one.
April 28, 2025
3.5 stars
Series Review at book Three
Series Review at book Three
June 20, 2011
RED ROCK MYSTERIES: PHANTOM WRITER #6
By Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabry
Twins Bryce and Ashley are in for a mystery that is a matter of life and death. Horror writer Jake Konig has disappeared with no clues as to his whereabouts. When their mother is asked to finish Jake’s latest manuscript Bryce and Ashley go along.
When threatening messages and pleas for help start appearing on Jake’s computer, Ashley and Bryce rise to the challenge. Will they be able to save Jake Konig or will they mysteriously disappear too?
Prepare for a thrilling mystery!
By Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabry
Twins Bryce and Ashley are in for a mystery that is a matter of life and death. Horror writer Jake Konig has disappeared with no clues as to his whereabouts. When their mother is asked to finish Jake’s latest manuscript Bryce and Ashley go along.
When threatening messages and pleas for help start appearing on Jake’s computer, Ashley and Bryce rise to the challenge. Will they be able to save Jake Konig or will they mysteriously disappear too?
Prepare for a thrilling mystery!
May 26, 2008
Wow! that is THE best book i have read in the Red Rock Mysteries series! I could not put it down! I think i was sick at the time so it gave me something intersting/spooky/fun/and a little scary at times, to read. over all just a great book, i have yet to read a book from the Red Rock Mysteries series that i don't like. :D
March 14, 2009
This book was nice but not quite as intense as the others. I liked the way the author did the chapters in the whole series. He made it almost like diaries of two different kids but still managed to make it enjoyable.
January 2, 2010
Kinda creepy but a good Christian mystery.
January 31, 2010
I liked this one above the others in the series, it was creepy, a good storyline, and kept you guessing till the end. Great series.
February 22, 2011
Yay yay yay so exciting! I love the suspense!
March 2, 2017
The book itself was written well and was engaging but it all takes place in a hunted house like setting which took a lot away from it.
September 20, 2014
I did not like this book as much as the others in the series. It was a little too spooky for my taste. Nevertheless, it was well written.
March 16, 2015
This book started out kind of slow, but it got more and more intriguing. At one point, I couldn't stop reading. It's definitely a good mystery.
April 20, 2015
OK, but very creepy. an author goes missing and Bruce and Ashley have to find him. the main characters are Christians .good book for all Christians
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