When twelve-year-old Jessi Johnstone’s insatiable curiosity leads to her parents’ separation, she’s determined to make things right. But her mission to reunite them is derailed when she stumbles upon an antique cameo necklace revealing a scandalous town legend.
Now Jessi must navigate the treacherous waters of middle school, outwit the adults who want the necklace for themselves, and face down the ‘mean girls’ who stand in her way, all while trying to save her family. With a twerpy boy crushing on her, and secrets swirling around her at every turn, Jessi must summon all her courage and cunning to reunite her parents before it’s too late.
Can Jessi uncover the truth behind the town legend and save her family from falling apart? Find out in this heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the incredible power of a determined young snoop.
Mengenai Pengarang
Brook Peterson is the author of the Jericho Falls Cozy Mysteries, The Cameo’s Secret, a middle grade mystery and the co-host of Clued In Mystery Podcast. She has been a mystery fan since the age of nine when she discovered Alfred Hitchcock’s Three Investigators Series and devoured them one-by-one through repeated trips to the public library. Brook enjoys writing stories that contain intriguing family secrets, valuable antiques, and a bit of romance. When she’s not reading or writing a mystery Brook likes exploring the Idaho outdoors with her husband, their daughter, and the family’s two spoiled pooches.