The Case of the Smuggler's Curse

The After School Detective Club, Book 1

By: F. S. Dawson

Narrated by: Mark Peachey

The Case of the Smuggler’s Curse is the first in a brand-new series of adventure stories for kids that brings together the best traditions of Enid Blyton, Jacqueline Wilson and David Walliams.

Lucy, Max, Charlie and Joe aren’t looking for new friends – they have too many of their own problems to worry about. But when the four of them, and Charlie’s faithful dog, Sherlock, spot a phantom figure on Southwold beach one winter’s night, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that none of them expected. Just who is the ghostly spectre that walks the sands of Southwold with a lantern in his hand? What is the connection to the ancient curse that hangs over the town? And is the respectable Quentin De Havilland everything he pretends to be? If the five friends can learn to work together, they might just solve the mystery – if only they can stop arguing with each other first.

©2020 F. S. Dawson (P)2022 W F Howes

Rare gem that kids and adults enjoyed together

First, I want to say THANK YOU for including the WHOLE first book on Audible for readers to enjoy for free before committing to the full series (or even just the next book). Everyone in my family LOVES this book. Very engaging and entertaining storyline that was simple enough for kids but intriguing for adults. The narrator was fantastic and skillfully changed their voice around to become different characters (and didn’t fall into the usual trap of sounding like themselves with a fake voice). We are almost finished with book number #1 and everyone is eagerly awaiting #2. Great series! 5 stars. 10/10

First Audiobook for a new fan.

I listened to this with my daughter who had never done an audiobook. She enjoyed the characters of the book so much she wanted to see where they go next.

fun story

It was a fun story ,keeping things interesting. The author has a very good imagination. I will be looking for more of his books.