The Stitchers

The Stitchers introduces readers to 13-year-old Quinn Parker, who, still grappling with the loss of her father, becomes obsessed with the strange, ageless residents of Goodie Lane. Teaming up with her friend Mike, Quinn embarks on a suspenseful investigation, following clues that lead to an eerie pond and a horrifying truth about how the 'Oldies' maintain their youth. This book blends elements of mystery, light horror, and adventure, while subtly touching on themes of grief and resilience. It's ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy a good scare and a compelling puzzle.

Something strange is happening on Goodie Lane . . . Thirteen-year-old Quinn Parker knows that there’s something off about her neighbors. She calls them “the Oldies” because they’ve lived on Goodie Lane for as long as anyone can remember, but they never seem to age. Are they vampires? Or aliens? Or getting secret experimental surgeries? Or is Quinn’s imagination just running wild again? If her dad were still around, he’d believe her. When he was alive, they’d come up with all sorts of theories about the Oldies. Now, Quinn’s determined to keep the investigation going with the help of Mike, her neighbor and maybe-crush. They’ll have to search for clues and follow the mystery wherever it leads—even if it’s to the eerie pond at the end of the street that’s said to have its own sinister secrets. But the Oldies are on to them. And the closer Quinn and Mike get to uncovering the answers, the more they realize just how terrifying the truth may be.