Danger on the Stage (The Virginia Mysteries, Book 11)

Description

When Sam and Derek join Caitlin and her parents on a weekend trip to the southwest Virginia town of Abington, they can’t wait to watch their favorite actor perform at the historic Barter Theatre. But in the middle of a performance of Red Riding Hood, something goes terribly wrong.

When the theater is shut down, the kids must get to the bottom of a sinister plot. What’s the connection to the threatening letters? Was it the ghost of Robert Porterfield, who opened the Barter back in 1933 when he offered shows to local patrons in exchange for produce? Is the Marta Washington Inn, the Civil War-era hotel across the street, really haunted? Do wolves still roam The Virginia Creeper Trail, where Daniel Boone’s hunting party was attacked in 1760?

Secrets from the past are hiding just off stage in the shadows. Can the kids uncover the truth before the theater’s final act, or will their names be next on the hit list?

About the Author

Steven K. Smith writes the middle grade series The Virginia Mysteries, Brother Wars, and Final Kingdom. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and three sons. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm.

When he’s not writing, Steven enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking, kayaking, naps, and taking away his kids’ screen time. Some of his favorite children’s books include Where the Red Fern Grows, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Visit him at www.stevenksmith.net