Sydney Sleuths

Aug 2025

This is the first book in the series that I wrote. It introduces us to Josh and Lyla, two teenage cousins who are invited to assist their archaeologist uncle at a museum in Sydney, Australia. Their uncle writes that he is researching an Inca statuette that he has recently discovered in the museum’s basement. Upon arriving to help, Josh and Lyla discover that the statuette has been stolen by a notorious international art thief known as Chat Noir. The thief has left a clue that leads the cousins to more riddles, codes and puzzles they must solve.

The cousins need to travel across Sydney as part of their adventure, and I spent a lot of time visiting each location in order to capture the scenes accurately. Many of the places are real, though some are drawn from my imagination or used in a fictitious way to fit the story.

The cousins ultimately solve the mystery and reveal the identity of the thief. Can you?

You can find a copy of the book available for purchase on Amazon.

Mystery of the Conquistadors

Nov 2025

The second book sees cousins Josh and Lyla travel to Peru with their archaeologist uncle to help unravel the mystery behind a letter sent by Francisco Pizarro to one of his ‘Famous Thirteen’. This story is loosely based on Pizarro’s second expedition to Peru in 1526–28, during which he and his men explored the northern part of the country. In my fictional account, the group of conquistadors venture further south into the heart of the Inca Empire, ultimately making a discovery that forms the premise of this mystery.

I’m quite pleased with the results — the puzzles are challenging, the illustrations have improved, and the plot is (I hope) engaging.

You can find a copy of the book available for purchase on Amazon.

Mystery on the Orient Express

Nov 2025

The third book sees cousins Josh and Lyla travel to Europe as the winners of a contest. There, they are to join their fellow amateur sleuths aboard the famous Orient Express to solve a series of puzzles as part of a competition. However, the mystery soon becomes all too real when the contestants discover that several valuable items have been stolen. Who is the thief? Why were the items taken, and how was it done? Match your wits and join Josh and Lyla in solving the Mystery on the Orient Express.

You can find a copy of the book available for purchase on Amazon.

The Case of the Missing Body

Dec 2025

Cousins Josh and Lyla are captivated by the stories of two boys, Joshua and Lucius, who witnessed the extraordinary events of Passover in 33 CE Jerusalem. When the much-talked-about rabbi they have been following for the past week is killed, a chain of bewildering events unfolds across the city.

Together with Lucius’ centurion father, tasked with locating the missing body of the rabbi Yeshua, the boys navigate conflicting accounts from soldiers, mourners and disciples, to uncover the truth behind the greatest story ever told.

Packed with puzzles to solve, codes to crack and riddles to unravel, this interactive Solve-It Mystery invites you to join the adventure. Experience the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, explore the grandeur of the Temple of Herod, and witness the remarkable events that led to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

You can find a copy of the book available for purchase on Amazon.

The Secret of Pine Island

Coming in 2026

When Josh and Lyla arrive on Pine Island to help their archaeologist uncle, they are expecting an exciting summer of discovery. What they don’t expect is for him to vanish without a trace. With only their wits and courage to guide them, the cousins must crack secret codes, follow mysterious clues, and chart a perilous course across land and sea. Every puzzle brings them closer to the hidden secret of Pine Island.

Packed with puzzles, riddles, and interactive challenges, this thrilling Solve-It Mystery puts you at the heart of the adventure. Learn about the notorious pirate, Captain Kidd, master nautical know-how, and help Josh and Lyla unlock the secret of Pine Island.

Coming in 2026.