Barry Forbes

The Secrets of the Mysterious Mansion Barry Forbes

A wholesome family mystery series for tweens and teens, 10-15 years




"Heidi, are you serious? You want us to visit a hidden mansion-a deserted one, deep in the forest, shrouded by trees-at midnight!"

It is freezing in Arizona's high country, but something seriously weird is happening. . . something that draws the Jackson twins into a bitter cold night. "Wait! Are those lights?" Intruders! Who are they? What do they want? Why are they there?

And most intriguing. . . what happened to the former residents? They walked away decades earlier and left everything behind. It's a time capsule, lost for decades. And then there's the garage.

The mystery searchers deploy high-tech solutions in a search for answers, but they're running up against the clock. Danger alert! What happens if the midnight intruders realize they aren't alone. . . that someone is spying on them?




Interview with the author

Q - What makes The Mystery Searchers Series so special?

It's a mix of things, really. When I started the series, I wanted to integrate the things that I liked as a 10-15 year-old-from the 4th or 5th grade, all the way into junior high school. I loved mystery books which lead, often, to mystery solving, crime and detective stories, and action and adventure. So I would devour books like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, or Enid Blyton's The Famous Five series. I quickly realized that clean, wholesome books were important too, and I've integrated that concept in every Mystery Searchers installment.




Q - What order should I read the books in?

I've written the series so that you can read them in any order. By the time you finish any one of the books, all the threads will come together.




Q - Are there more installments coming in the series?

Yes! Currently I'm releasing two books every year.