First published 2012
When 13-year-old Lemony Snicket arrives in the mysterious town of Stain'd By The Sea, he's plunged into a puzzling mystery. Apprenticed to a secretive investigator, Lemony must race against time to recover a stolen statue before sinister forces get their hands on it. As Lemony navigates the town's eccentric residents, he uses his wits to uncover the truth and stay one step ahead of those who would do him harm. Through it all, Lemony begins to learn the first lessons of a life dedicated to unraveling the world's many secrets.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, mystery, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Stain'd By The Sea
Period: 13-year-old
258 pages · Hardcover · Little Brown