When she goes on summer vacation with her family, 12 year old Irene Adler meets young Sherlock Holmes and Arsene Lupin. They become fast friends, exploring the town, the harbor, and the surrounding beaches. Everything changes when they stumble upon a body and make a pact amongst themselves to discover the truth about what happened to the dead man. What happens next is a detective story full of adventure, danger, and suspense that will keep readers turning pages right up to the shocking conclusion.

This is the first in a new mystery series for readers ages 9-13. Youngsters will enjoy the story and putting together the clues to solve the case. Most young readers will not find this scary, though there are a few suspenseful moments.