Behind the Curtain

by Peter Abrahams

First published 1200

Eighth-grader Ingrid Levin-Hill is an avid Sherlock Holmes fan, using her powers of deduction to solve local mysteries. But when she starts poking around strange occurrences in her small town, Ingrid finds herself in over her head - kidnapped by shadowy figures with a deadly secret to protect. Now, trapped behind the curtain of this sinister conspiracy, Ingrid must use every ounce of her Holmesian wit to escape and expose the truth, before time runs out. A thrilling tale of suspense and self-discovery.

Genres: coming-of-age, mystery, thriller, young-adult

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: amateur-detective, conspiracy

400 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins

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