Author Biography

Deb Mercier lives in greater Minnesota with her husband, dogs, and outdoor critter friends. When Deb's not writing, you can find her wandering the trails, saving turtles from roadways, and playing flute in the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra.

Long Description

Become a kid detective. Identify suspects, gather clues, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure. The retro arcade is one of the most popular spots in town, and so you're surprised to hear that it's going out of business. The arcade's Fortune Teller machine has always been good for a laugh, but now it's scaring aways customers. Its predictions have taken a sinister turn--and they're starting to come true! When the arcade owner's son hires you to find out what's really going on, it's time to choose your supplies and let the investigation begin. You're the detective in this puzzling mystery. As you work your way through the story, you get to identify suspects and gather clues. Make choices that affect what happens next. Navigate challenging puzzles--from riddles to secret codes--to build your case. Use deductive reasoning to determine what the crime was, how it happened, and whodunit. But be careful; one wrong choice could lead to your doom! Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Detective: You book series for boys and girls. You're the main character. You make the choices. Will you solve the case?

Description for Sales People

According to Book Ad Report, "Mystery, thriller and crime genre is the leading book genre in the US, as nearly half of American consumers prefer this genre" There is a resurging interest in Choose Your Path books; this title fills a market need for high-quality options In this interactive adventure, the reader takes on the role of an amateur detective New concept takes the Choose Your Path format to the next level: readers identify suspects, gather clues, and use deductive reasoning to determine whodunit Age-appropriate puzzles add another fun wrinkle to the mystery-solving format High-interest story for ages 9 to 13 with added appeal as a supernatural-themed mystery Video-game-in-a-book format that's perfect for today's kids--including reluctant readers Readers' experience: "The action-packed story holds my interest and keeps my attention because I make decisions that affect what happens next" Fourth title in a new book series (Detective: You) that creatively introduces the mystery genre to a new generation of young readers Storyline: When a Fortune Teller machine's dark predictions start to come true--with dangerous results--it's up to you to find out what's really going on Bonus educational content: Introduction to deductive reasoning in science and mathematics (non-consumable, no adult guidance required)

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