The Caden Chronicles Series by Eddie Jones

It's All Just a Show...Right? 'This is an authentic old west ghost town, son. Around these parts the dead don't stay dead.' Nick Kindle's vacation at Deadwood Canyon Ghost Town takes a deadly turn toward trouble when the fifteen-year-old finds himself trapped in a livery stable with the infamous outlaw Jesse James. The shooter whirls, aims and... vanishes. Great theatrics, Nick thinks, except now he's alone in the hayloft with the bullet-riddled body of Billy the Kid... moreIt's All Just a Show...Right? 'This is an authentic old west ghost town, son. Around these parts the dead don't stay dead.' Nick Kindle's vacation at Deadwood Canyon Ghost Town takes a deadly turn toward trouble when the fifteen-year-old finds himself trapped in a livery stable with the infamous outlaw Jesse James. The shooter whirls, aims and... vanishes. Great theatrics, Nick thinks, except now he's alone in the hayloft with the bullet-riddled body of Billy the Kid. And by the time the sheriff arrives, the body disappears. Soon Nick is caught in a deadly chas---from an abandoned gold mine, through forbidden buffalo hunting grounds, and across Rattlesnake Gulch. Around every turn he finds another suspect. Will Nick solve the murder? Will his parents have him committed? Or will the town's infatuation with Hollywood theatrics conceal the real truth about souls, spirits and the destiny that awaits those who die. less

In Transylvania, North Carolina, Nick Caden finds a murder victim with fangs, bite marks and a stake driven through its heart. There are no such things as vampires ... are there?After solving the ghost story murder at Deadwood Canyon, Nick lands a job as a roving reporter for The Cool Ghoul Gazette, a website / app that covers paranormal events and supernatural disturbances (that may or may not have actually happened)... moreIn Transylvania, North Carolina, Nick Caden finds a murder victim with fangs, bite marks and a stake driven through its heart. There are no such things as vampires ... are there?After solving the ghost story murder at Deadwood Canyon, Nick lands a job as a roving reporter for The Cool Ghoul Gazette, a website / app that covers paranormal events and supernatural disturbances (that may or may not have actually happened). When the editor sends Nick to investigate a murder in Transylvania, North Carolina, the young super sleuth finds a corpse with fangs, bite marks and a stake driven through its heart.But once he begins to peel back the clues surrounding the murder Nick finds his new job is not only dangerous but could suck the life out of him. Awards for the Monster Mysteries series  Winner of the Selah award for tween / teen mystery series INSPY Award nominee Moonbeam Children's Book Award nominee Praise for the Monster Mysteries series"This series has the same longevity and wholesome quality as "The Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew" but the author writes for today's youth." ~ Amazon review"I enjoyed reading this fun, suspense adventure. Great book for middle school. Teen boys and girls will enjoy it, too!" ~ Amazon review"I would think it would be for ages nine and up. A good Christian book for boys." ~ Amazon review"I was guessing until the end of the book. I did not know who it was. Even adults will enjoy this book." ~ Amazon reviewWritten for the General Market (G): Contains no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. While this murder mystery series discusses things like ghosts, vampires, and zombies, it does so without showing blood and gore. May also contain some content of an inspirational/religious nature.Interview with the AuthorQ: Why should a boy or girl begin reading the Monster Series?Novels in the Monster Series are fast, fun, clean teen and tween books that point readers back to the Bible where much of today's modern horror themes originated. Boys and girls will fall in love with the quirky characters Nick meets, their oddball antics, and the way Nick solves murder cases by watching police and detective shows - all while Nick displays daring confidence (while also finding trouble and danger).Q: Why should parents buy the Monster Series for their boys and girls?Parents will appreciate the clean elements and moral values that avoid profanity and sexual situations. As an imperfect teen sleuth, Nick is troubled by the phoniness he sees around him and the lies of others that pass for facts. Above all, he wants to find the truth. This drives him to act in ways that lead him towards danger. Nick believes his generation, more than any other before it, needs to seek truth and that can only be found by asking hard questions. His parents may know some things and authority figures may have it all figured out, but Nick knows things are not always as they seem. Until something is examined, tested, and found true, only then can it be counted upon. Each book has some romance, but it's innocent and clean.Q: What age is appropriate for these books?The Monster Series is appropriate for mature fifth grade readers. Other parents may choose sixth or seventh grade, due to the fact that Nick IS solving a murder. There is a body in every story! It's also a great, nostalgic read for adults who enjoyed the Hardy Boys series! less

Are you into Zombies, the Undead, World War Z, and the Zombie Apocalypse? Consider a trip to a Low Country swamp. Dead Low Tide - where the deeds of the undead are revealed.Who knows what the shores will reveal when the tide recedes? On vacation with his parents in Savannah, Georgia, Nick Caden is eager to investigate the mystery surrounding Heidi May Laveau, a girl who supposedly died years ago but whose body just washed up on the shore. (And only days before Savannah's huge Zombie Crawl... moreAre you into Zombies, the Undead, World War Z, and the Zombie Apocalypse? Consider a trip to a Low Country swamp. Dead Low Tide - where the deeds of the undead are revealed.Who knows what the shores will reveal when the tide recedes? On vacation with his parents in Savannah, Georgia, Nick Caden is eager to investigate the mystery surrounding Heidi May Laveau, a girl who supposedly died years ago but whose body just washed up on the shore. (And only days before Savannah's huge Zombie Crawl.) Once more, Nick's curiosity gets the better of him, only this time he brings his sister, Wendy, along to investigate---and she's taken by what appears to be a zombie of the dead girl!No one believes Nick when he claims a member of the living dead pulled his sister away in a canoe, even after she proves impossible to find. But this kidnapper has messages for Nick from 'beyond the grave,' and he faces the difficult task of sorting fact from fiction before his worst fears come true. It's a race against the clock to discover where the true danger lies---because the answer might be right under Nick's nose. less

September: Sleepy Hollow, New York, The Daily Crawler"Horrified law enforcement officials investigating the gruesome death of Candee Brenneman claim a wolf or some other large animal killed her. Brenneman, age 32, an avid jogger and fitness instructor, was found by an employee of RIP's Restaurant under a bridge in Rockefeller State Park. "Brenneman's throat was savagely ripped apart. Large misshapen paw prints were found around the body. There were also bite marks on her hands, and arms... moreSeptember: Sleepy Hollow, New York, The Daily Crawler"Horrified law enforcement officials investigating the gruesome death of Candee Brenneman claim a wolf or some other large animal killed her. Brenneman, age 32, an avid jogger and fitness instructor, was found by an employee of RIP's Restaurant under a bridge in Rockefeller State Park. "Brenneman's throat was savagely ripped apart. Large misshapen paw prints were found around the body. There were also bite marks on her hands, and arms. Some have suggested that her death, occurring during a full moon, indicates that a werewolf may be running loose in Sleepy Hollow. The investigation is on-going."In Sleepy Hollow, New York Nick Caden uncovers the clues surrounding the murder of Candee Brenneman ... and other deadly secrets! But as the last full moon of the month rises over Raven Rock, Nick is about to learn that monsters are real. And the worst kind of monster is the one you never saw coming.Awards for the Caden Chronicles mystery series* Winner of the Selah award for tween / teens * INSPY Award nominee (runner up)* Moonbeam Children's Book Award nominee (runner up -- tagged out at third :)Did you know:* According to the National Assessment of Education Progress' latest report, 64% of all eighth-grade students are unable to read proficiently.* 82% percent of black students and 77% of Hispanic students are not reading proficiently.More than 30 million Americans cannot read or write above a third-grade level.* 85% of the juveniles in the court system are functionally illiterate, as are 60% of prison inmates.* The reading gap between boys and girls increases as they age. By 12th grade girls are two times more likely to score higher on reading tests than boys.Readers Are Leaders - Buy a Boy a Book!"I wrote the 'Caden Chronicles' series with boys in mind," says author Eddie Jones. "The 'Caden Chronicles' books are short murder mysteries with a spiritual supernatural element. Dead Man's Hand addresses the myth of ghosts. Skull Creek Stakeout addresses the myth of vampires (it started in the Upper Room). Dead Low Tide addresses the myth of zombies and the walking dead. Rumor of a Werewolf deals with powerful men who refuse to honor God and are turned into beast-like creatures (Book of Daniel). All these events are mentioned in the Bible." Eddie JonesPraise for the Caden Chronicles Mystery series"This series has the same longevity and wholesome quality as The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew but the author writes for today's youth." ~ Amazon review"I enjoyed reading this fun suspense adventure. Great book for middle school and older boys and girls will enjoy it, too!" ~ Amazon review"Overall the book was pretty good and I would think it would be for ages nine and up." ~ Amazon review"I was guessing until the end of the book. I did not know who it was. I think even adults will enjoy this book." ~ Amazon review less