
In the sixth installment of the P.C. Hawke Mysteries, "Death on the Amazon," young detectives P.C. and Mackenzie embark on a holiday trip down the Amazon River. Their archaeologist father's assignment to transport an ancient mummy quickly turns into a high-stakes murder investigation when a passenger is killed. The duo must use their wits to uncover the truth, navigating a dangerous journey where an ancient curse might be connected to the crime. This chapter book offers a fast-paced, suspenseful adventure perfect for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy solving mysteries and exploring exotic locales. It encourages critical thinking and teamwork.
As teenagers P.C. and Mackenzie, amateur detectives, escort a mummy down the Amazon river in Peru on behalf of P.C.'s archeologist father, they investigate whether the murder of a fellow passenger is related to an ancient curse.