The Case of the Vanishing Scroll
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“Antonio?” Sam stood at the dark shaft, peering in. “Are you in there?”
A clattering sound emerged from the blackness.
“Antonio?” Sam Dixon raised a penlight and crept forward among the stones. As the shadows swallowed him up, a chill washed over him. He reached for the wall of the cave, sinking his hand into a mop of slimy, wet moss. “Yuck!”
The penlight flickered. Was this the den of a wild boar? His breathing quickened at the thought of a charge from that animal, with those tusks. Sam bent to pick up a rock for self-defense. “Antonio?”
The penlight faltered and went out completely. As Sam fumbled with it, he heard a scraping sound. When he stopped to listen, the steady dripping of water was all he could hear. The darkness was so thick, he could not even see the penlight in his hand. He would have to feel his way back.
Turning to go, Sam twisted his foot on the debris and stumbled to the ground, dropping the penlight and his weapon into the void. He froze when he heard a low, moaning sound behind him. Something touched his shoulder.
“Get away!” Sam cried, raising his arms.
A screech came and Sam felt his legs being pinned to the ground.
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About the Book
When an ancient scroll of the biblical book of Esther vanishes from the museum, police accuse Sam's friend Dr. DiGenio of the crime. Sam doesn't believe the charge against him and leads his friends on a mission to discover the truth. Together, they uncover a shadowy world as they find one clue after another. Every step on the trail takes them deeper into danger. Will their adventure mean the end for Sam and his friends?
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"While this family-friendly book reminds me of the fun of a Hardy Boys mystery, J.D. Howard also weaves a spiritual thread into the narrative that doesn't slow down the action. The Italian setting comes alive as the story unfolds. A great book for boys or anyone who enjoys a tightly plotted, action-packed mystery."
Sharon Dunn, award-winning author of The Ruby Taylor Mysteries
About the Author
The author has worked with youth part-time for twenty years as a mentor, coach, CASA and teacher and has a heart to help young people find their way through the challenges of life. His desire is that this book, and ones to follow in a series, will be a fun, wholesome source of reading for kids. The author lives in Colorado where he enjoys hiking, skiing and amateur archaeology.