The Crossroads: A Haunted Mystery

Chris Grabenstein

May 2008 · A Haunted Mystery Book 1 · Sold by Random House Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.

ZACK, HIS DAD, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father’s hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn’t over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights.

Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults.

Ratings and reviews

Im only in the 5th grade and love this book i picked it randomly like i always do but then got interested in it its amazing but dont got money to buy it in my phine so i'll keep checking it out at the library oh and i hate all of u people who gave it 3 stars or less wtf?

This is officially my new favorite book!! It's worth the money, but I just got it from the public library for free HINT HINT

A very thrilling tale of ghost and revenges that have yet to be settled

About the author

Chris Grabenstein is the Anthony Award–winning author of Tilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse, and Whack a Mole. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Currently, Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com