First published 2011
River and Niko wake up to find their father gone without a trace. The boys have no adults to turn to and no idea where he went. They decide they must find him themselves. The brothers follow a trail of clues that leads them deeper into trouble than they expected. Each hint points toward a reptile dealer who operates in the shadows. River and Niko realize they may have stumbled into something dangerous. The dealer's business seems far from legitimate. The boys must decide how far they will go to bring their father home. Their search tests their courage and their bond as brothers. They discover that some mysteries come with real risks.
Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, sibling-relationship
40 pages · ebook · Walden Pond Press