The Sherlock Society

By: James Ponti

Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin

A New York Times bestseller!

In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book full of “atmosphere, history, and lively humor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in the Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!

Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe’s retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases.

The group’s first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption.

Together with Grandpa’s know-how and the kids’ intelligence—plus some really slick gadgets—can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?

Critic reviews

"Sanderlin captures the excitement and emotions of the characters as they encounter uncertainty and danger. Listeners, especially mystery fans, will eagerly cheer on Alex and his companions on their daring adventure."

"Sherlock" society is not a good title

This is a great story, Its well written and fun, but Framed is better. I was let down from the lack of Sherlock. I was disappointed due to lack of "Sherlock" in the story. It should be named, "Grandpa and his rag tag team of teenagers" . When you use the name of Sherlock, one must actually include the iconic detective or at least his side kick Dr. Watson. The kids in this story use deduction and learn a lot of detective skills but Grandpa should have been "Sherlock" in hiding while helping these kids solve the million dollar question. But it was a fun story for middle school students to listen to while reading the story as well. Good intentions mixed with great titles equal lack luster results.

Nice book-Mermicorn1819

It was an amazing mystery book and I loved the suspense. I can’t wait for the second book!

Awesome

I loved that it included kids lives and relates to real life experiences and situations

I love books by James Ponti

I started with City Spies and then I learned about the Sherlock Society. It was absolutely amazing!

OMG AMAZING!!!!!!!

love it best story ever! so fun and exciting! it is so funny and Awesome!!!!!