X Marks the Haunt - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Lindsay Currie (Author)From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost--unleash ing a dark force--it's up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good. "Follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!"--Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heroes Thanks to his mother's job at a local graveyard, twelve-year-old Will Stone has some unique talents. For one, he knows exactly how a burial vault works and why they're used. For another, he's great at genealogy and can decode centuries old records. Not your normal every day after school activities, that's for sure! But when a centuries old crypt key is lost, his normally peaceful existence at Graceland cemetery is shattered. Trees wither and die. The lake becomes covered with a sinister green slime that threatens to choke out anything living in it. And suddenly, the graveyard's reputation isn't the only thing in jeopardy . . . Will and his friends' safety is, too. Suddenly, Will is forced to consider that the lost key might be an even bigger problem than he originally thought. A dark force has been unleashed within the cemetery gates, and along with his friends Stash, Michelle, and Henry, Will must use his unique skill set to figure out which restless spirit is draining the graveyard of life, and how to end the haunting for good.Author BiographyLindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2026 Show more