
This thrilling second installment in the P.K. Pinkerton series plunges readers into a Wild West mystery. P.K., a young, racially mixed orphan and master of disguise, has established himself as a private eye in bustling Virginia City. When a young maid named Martha approaches him for help, claiming a killer is after her following her employer's death, P.K. takes on the case. The stakes rise as Martha disappears, forcing P.K. to use his wits and consult with local characters like Poker Face Jace. This book offers a fast-paced adventure, exploring themes of justice, bravery, and friendship against a rich historical backdrop. It is suitable for independent readers aged 8-11 who enjoy historical fiction and detective stories.
After escaping the ruthless desperados, master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton has now set up a Private Eye business in Virginia City and is ready when a young maid named Martha approaches him for help in escaping a killer.