I’m thrilled to be taking part in this amazing book tour, hosted by The Children’s Book Review. Check out my review below and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
The Body On The Beach: A Kat Dylan Mystery
By Chris Wieland
Illustrated by Leanne Franson
360 Pages
Ages 9+
The Smart Aleck Press (2023)
ISBN-13: 9798985701326
In this sequel to 2022’s The Crabtree Monsters, thirteen-year-old girl detective Kat Dylan and her little brother, Alec, are back!
Even after cracking the case of the century, Kat and Alec are still stuck in Crabtree, Michigan, and suffering through a long, cold Midwest winter. When Gabby, a middle school “mean girl,” approaches her with a problem, Kat can’t imagine it’s worth her time—or that there’s a chance Gabby’s problems will lead to the next big mystery. But when Gabby becomes the focus of the local police, especially Kat’s Grandpa Nick, her interest is piqued. Before Kat can get to the bottom of things, she finds Gabby lying dead on Crabtree’s frozen beach.
Suddenly, Kat is awash in questions. Who killed Gabby? Could Kat have saved her if she’d paid closer attention to the mean girl’s troubles? From there, Kat, with Alec in tow, sets out to find answers and bring the murderer to justice. Along the way, she learns that Gabby’s case is tied to another investigation: the kidnapping of a rich kid from Chicago whose family is intertwined with the people who own most of Crabtree.
As she and Alec dig, they find themselves at odds with kidnappers and killers, private eyes and cops, and more than a few kids and adults who would just like them to go away.
My Review
Last year I had the pleasure of reading The Crabtree Monsters (book 1), and I absolutely fell in love with Kat and her brother Alec. This second book holds it’s own against the first. I truly enjoy Chris’s writing style, the mystery we get to follow along and solve. The little town of Crabtree, Michigan is turning out to be quite the crime area! I love the map and the little illustrations at the beginning of each chapter – they add that special touch. I love watching as Kat slowly unfolds the mystery. Overall a great story! Make sure to check out the first book in the series as well!
About The Author
Chris Wieland is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. He is also the father of two fierce children, including a tough, smart tween who helped him find the voice of his protagonist, Kat Dylan. He lives in Southern California with his family.
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Enter for the chance to win signed copies of both Kat Dylan Mysteries (The Crabtree Monsters and The Body on the Beach) and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A signed copy of The Crabtree Monsters
- A signed copy of The Body on the Beach
- A $50 Barnes & Noble gift card.
Four (4) winners receive:
- A signed copy of The Body on the Beach
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Huge thanks to The Children’s Book Review and Chris for my gifted copy! Grab yours below!
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