A puzzle-packed adventure story filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - perfect for kids ages 9-12 and teens.
As he begins his second year at The Interstellar Detective Academy, Screed looks forward to concentrating on his studies, participating in the school’s annual Sleuth-off competition, and (whenever possible) composing some new music or having a bit of fun.
His first two weeks go just as he had hoped, but then—out of nowhere—a call for help comes from a planet in peril.
Screed and his friends—along with their liaison, Rudd Major—choose to accept this mission (as they know that sitting back and doing nothing would mean a catastrophic outcome for the millions of innocent citizens living there.)
But, unfortunately, they quickly realize that there is more than meets the eye to this mystery—and that solving it is going to be next to impossible...
P.J. Nichols is an author who really, really loves games. But not the kind you buy at stores. And not the kind you practice and practice and practice to get good at. He likes the games you think up and make by yourself.
No matter where he is, or what things are around him, P.J. will find a way to create a game. One where you race. Or one where you build. Or one where you think. Or maybe even one where you do all three.
Back when he was growing up with his three brothers in Canada, he was constantly making games. Neighborhood kids (and even some of their parents) would run over to join in. There was never a boring moment in or around the Nichols’ house.
P.J. is sure that his debut novel, Puzzled, will have you rushing to think up games for your friends, brothers, sisters, or parents to try!