The Sherlock Society

"The Sherlock Society" introduces Alex and Zoe Sherlock, a brother-sister duo who, along with their friends Lina and Yadi, decide to spend their summer solving cold cases from their retired reporter grandfather. What starts as a quest for Al Capone's lost treasure near Miami quickly turns into a high-stakes investigation involving corporate corruption on a remote Everglades island. This middle-grade mystery is perfect for readers aged 10-14, offering a blend of historical intrigue, modern-day sleuthing, and the excitement of teamwork. Parents will appreciate the emphasis on friendship, problem-solving, and the empowering message of young people making a difference.

Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe’s retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases. The group’s first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption. Together with Grandpa’s know-how and the kids’ intelligence—plus some really slick gadgets—can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?