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The After School Detective Club #2
The Secret of Ragnar's Gold: The After School Detective Club, Book 2
Book Two in the After School Detective Club series.
Joe can't believe his luck when his dad rents a castle for their Easter holidays—but is devastated when his mum receives a better invitation and the trip is cancelled. Determined to have his holiday, Joe develops an elaborate plan to go with his friends instead.
The castle is everything the friends had hoped a partially restored ruin with a moat, a Saxon chapel, spiral staircases and an ancient burial mound that gives it an air of mystery. But it's not long before they hear strange noises underground and notice yellow eyes lurking in the forest. And when Sherlock falls through some rotten boards and into an old well, they discover an ancient box, containing a 200-year-old notebook and an incomplete treasure map.
The race is on. The After School Detective Club is on the trail of Ragnar's gold—a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound...that is, unless someone else gets there first.
Joe can't believe his luck when his dad rents a castle for their Easter holidays—but is devastated when his mum receives a better invitation and the trip is cancelled. Determined to have his holiday, Joe develops an elaborate plan to go with his friends instead.
The castle is everything the friends had hoped a partially restored ruin with a moat, a Saxon chapel, spiral staircases and an ancient burial mound that gives it an air of mystery. But it's not long before they hear strange noises underground and notice yellow eyes lurking in the forest. And when Sherlock falls through some rotten boards and into an old well, they discover an ancient box, containing a 200-year-old notebook and an incomplete treasure map.
The race is on. The After School Detective Club is on the trail of Ragnar's gold—a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound...that is, unless someone else gets there first.
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Published July 28, 2022
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Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
http://eepurl.com/Cai5X
Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
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December 7, 2025
boring in the end good in the beginning
May 2, 2024
The gang is at it again. Joe, Lucy, Max, Charlie, and Sherlock are not supposed to staying at a castle without adult supervision, but it hasn't stopped them before.
This time they find themselves in the middle of a crime in progress because someone is looking for Ragnar's Gold. Why the four of them decide to look for it too is beyond me. It puts them in danger.
This was an adventurous MG Mystery that had me turning pages. I love the way these friends think when in trouble. They're kids so some decisions are not great especially when they listen to Joe. They are wonderful characters and I'll be starting book three in this series soon.
This time they find themselves in the middle of a crime in progress because someone is looking for Ragnar's Gold. Why the four of them decide to look for it too is beyond me. It puts them in danger.
This was an adventurous MG Mystery that had me turning pages. I love the way these friends think when in trouble. They're kids so some decisions are not great especially when they listen to Joe. They are wonderful characters and I'll be starting book three in this series soon.
March 21, 2023
The swashbuckling second instalment in this modern Enid Blyton adventure mystery series doesn’t miss a beat as it moves the now familiar characters away from their comfortable surroundings and placing them in a new and exciting location. The mystery is intriguing, the villains are dangerous and the tone is endlessly charming. A great continuation that keeps this series going from strength to strength.
April 12, 2024
Dawson Destiny #2
The After School Detective Club #2
Cracking yarn in second of this Famous Five inspired series, characters are developing well, you can see where future relationships may head, if they go down a romantic way, but a great yarn.
Not a great deal of mystery per se, with more adventure and shenanigans, and the clues were very obvious to well anyone really, but good fun story telling, which kept you interested until the final page.
The After School Detective Club #2
Cracking yarn in second of this Famous Five inspired series, characters are developing well, you can see where future relationships may head, if they go down a romantic way, but a great yarn.
Not a great deal of mystery per se, with more adventure and shenanigans, and the clues were very obvious to well anyone really, but good fun story telling, which kept you interested until the final page.
August 31, 2022
This is a fun, quick read for kids of all ages. The plot and pacing are good and the mystery is satisfying if a bit obvious for older readers. The villains feel a lot like the ones from the first book in the series. The characters feel a bit static; it would be nice to see some growth by the end of the book. I look forward to the next book in the series.
February 27, 2023
A true treasure trove.
This is definitely another brilliant book that you need to read whether you be a young un or an adult. Yet again Joe, Max, Lucy, Charlie and Sherlock find themselves on another adventure but just like before all doesn’t go to plan. You’re going to have to read the book if you want to find out more about their wild adventure.
This is definitely another brilliant book that you need to read whether you be a young un or an adult. Yet again Joe, Max, Lucy, Charlie and Sherlock find themselves on another adventure but just like before all doesn’t go to plan. You’re going to have to read the book if you want to find out more about their wild adventure.
August 22, 2022
Yet again another amazing book in the series!! Beyond excited that there is going to be another one!
April 23, 2023
Lighthearted.
August 3, 2023
Really fun!
October 20, 2023
Nice adventure in the castle and the budding romance.
December 9, 2023
An exciting and modern Famous Five-esque adventure for children with some wicked baddies.
February 7, 2024
it's good but if Joe keeps lying. The parents will be bound to keep their kids away from them.
February 25, 2024
Hard headed Joe and pals
This is a very nice story but not recommended for young ones to emulate. Times are different now.
But they all had fun!
This is a very nice story but not recommended for young ones to emulate. Times are different now.
But they all had fun!
June 2, 2024
I love this middle grade series. The friendships in it are so sweet, and the mysteries are great!
4/5 middle-grade stars
4/5 middle-grade stars
February 5, 2025
Full of action and suspese. I was very scared
March 24, 2025
Interesting
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April 22, 2025
Really enjoyable little Enid Blytonesque mystery with a decently researched historical background. Characters were well developed and the writing enjoyable
January 1, 2026
I don't enjoy it as much as the first one, I think the novel experience has wear off or there's a tad difference in characterizations that I'm not a fan of, for example I don't remember Max love eating this much that he mentioned it a few times, his witty banter also lessen considerably, it just doesn't feel quite like him, likewise Lucy becomes a bit meek and not as firm and leader-like like in the first book, joe and charlie still the same.
The mystery still has the same style as first book, the antagonist direct in it's approach and not much complex mystery, it's okay but i prefer the first one
The mystery still has the same style as first book, the antagonist direct in it's approach and not much complex mystery, it's okay but i prefer the first one
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