The Ghosts of Hawkthorn

by Stephanie Cotela

Hawkthorn's underground tunnels are heaving with secrets but that's not all they're hiding.Twelve-year-old eco-activist turned detective Ava Frylander doesn't remember falling over the cliffs into the raging waterfall at Laureleaf Park. All she knows is, Tony is dead and it wasn't an accident.She braves Hawkthorn's grungy underground tunnels, where, according to local legend, souls of the recently departed roam - hoping to conjure her best friend's ghost and identify his killer.There she spies spectral thugs dressed in old-timey clothes before being chased out by a groaning black shadow.When she's chased off by a groaning black shadow, Ava manages to escape, but she's not the only one who emerges from the tunnels.

186 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2024

Reviews

[Isabella Edwards-Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really good the twist was amazing

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a ghost story with a twist, that kept me hooked throughout. The tunnel setting is brilliantly creepy and atmospheric and makes for a brilliant place to first find some ghostly goings on. Highly recommend this for fans of ghost stories with plenty of adventure and mystery.

[Suzanne Furness · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this middle grade read for lovers of ghost stories, mysteries and adventures. The setting in the tunnels was atmospheric and perfect for ghostly wanderings. It kept me hooked with questions such as - How do you know if you're a ghost? How can you trap a corrupt mayor? and How can you solve a murder that was committed years ago?

A story with friendships and loss and a rat called Sid.