Dead Good Detectives

A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC's Ghosts!

SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22

Sid Jones has always known she is different,
but after accidentally freeing a 300-year-old
pirate ghost (using a gel pen and a chocolate bar),
Sid realises that she has actual MAGIC!

Sid starts to use her magic to free more ghosts,
who have all been trapped by the sinister innkeeper.
But then a mysterious sickness strikes the people
of Fathom. Can Sid and best friend Zen solve the
mystery, save the town and free the ghosts?

A truly epic conclusion to this dynamite duology from the bestselling author of the Land of Roar series

Jenny McLachlan, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers another riveting tale in Dead Good Detectives. This juvenile fiction is filled with pirates, magic, and a dash of social themes, making it a top pick for kids who love a good adventure.

For fans of Katie Kirby (The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks), M.G. Leonard (Twitch), Cressida Cowell (Which Way Round the Galaxy), Maz Evans (The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife), and Louie Stowell (Loki).

HarperCollins 2022