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It all began on a family camping trip in 2015 at Point Beach. My nephew, Dominic, was convinced the park ranger had it in for him. One day he came racing into our campsite on his bike, all out of breath, saying, "I was whistling 'Who Stole the Kishka' when I ran into Ranger Rick, and he said, "Knock if off, kid."
That was the birth of the Point Beach series. I brought my friend and co-author Kate Jungwirth in on the plan, and together we wrote the six book "Mystery at Point Beach" series, in which we used real historical local facts, mystery and humor.
The books became so popular in our hometown, that I decided to continue the series, but this time the gang leaves Point Beach and hits the road in an RV. "Flamingo Bay" and "Stone Cove" are the first two books in "The Tin Can Trilogy," a sequel to the "Mystery at Point Beach series." Stay tuned for more adventures from the Tin Can gang!
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Mystery at Stone Cove: The Tin Can Trilogy Book 2 by Deborah Erdmann is a captivating young adult mystery that transports readers to the rugged coastline of Maine for an intriguing adventure. The story follows three teenage sleuths, Dominic, Forest, and Sailor, who embark on a summer adventure that quickly transforms into an absorbing investigation. Staying with their grandparents in an RV near a cliffside mansion, the young detectives find themselves immersed in a world of unexpected challenges, uncovering hidden treasures and investigating mysterious acts of vandalism. Erdmann masterfully weaves together elements of local lore, family dynamics, and suspenseful plot twists to keep readers eagerly turning pages, celebrating the power of teamwork and youthful courage along the way.
Deborah Erdmann demonstrates exceptional storytelling skills in a narrative that is both engaging on a grand, cinematic scale and highly detailed at the character level. Her dialogue sparkles with wit and authenticity, bringing the characters to life with remarkable depth, and I loved how age-authentic they sounded. Forest was my favorite of the three distinctly different energies in the youngsters. I found myself particularly drawn to the way Erdmann captured the intricate relationships between the teenage protagonists and their grandparents, which was very sweet. The atmospheric descriptions of Maine's coastline are breathtaking, creating a vivid backdrop that is suitable for the moody, curious, and exciting moments of the plot. The unique blend of humor and suspense also ensures that the book appeals to a wide range of ages, never sacrificing narrative complexity for accessibility, but also making a sharp story and clever plot that adults can appreciate. The historical intrigue woven throughout the story adds an extra layer of richness to the adventure, making me curious to look into Maine’s history more. Overall, I highly recommend Mystery at Stone Cove as a must-read for anyone seeking a compelling mystery that balances excitement, character development, and genuine emotional depth.
