Scruggs Grady is about to have his dream come a home of his very own. But disaster strikes when a mysterious aunt pops up and whisks him away from the cold but familiar snowbanks of Wisconsin to the bustling streets of San Francisco. To muddle things even more, a secret note warns him to beware of the "Juggler!"
In the second book of the Peabody series, Scruggs finds himself caught in the middle of a ring of international spies, and they are trying to get rid of a stolen piece of technology. He has to decide who to trust among the strangers he meets, and he has to rely on his wits and courage as he tries to find a way back to the home he has longed for in Peabody, Wisconsin.
Jeri Massi is the author of the Peabody Adventures, the Bracken Series, the Peabody High Mysteries (SF), and more
A passionate fan of classic Doctor Who, Jeri Massi has been regaling fans with space opera, SF mystery, and forensic procedurals for more than 30 years. A martial arts master in Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Jeri further perfected her grasp of science and engineering by working in pharmaceutical research and validation for 20 years.
She has published short stories on the web, in fanzines, and in reading anthologies for large publishing houses before choosing Indy writing. Her novel, Valkyries, published by Moody Press, was nominated for a national book award. Jeri's SF relies on suspense, some horror, comedy, and vivid, relatable characters.
You can track her booklist, adventures with cancer, and articles on great books on her Substack page.
I was so excited to find out that Derwood Inc. was the start of a series! Scruggs's story didn't disappoint!
My family and I loved the redeeming story of Scruggs Grady and enjoyed getting to know him more as he discovers who he is. Though this one lacked some of the humor of the first book, the intrigue kept us on our toes and made for a quick read that had my kids begging for "just one more chapter!"