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Ava & Carol Detective Agency #7
The Curse of the Red Devil
Ava, Carol, and fellow campers traverse a rickety bridge of death. They fight for survival during an apocalyptic thunderstorm. And most frightening of all, they come face to face with the Red Devil! This encounter sucks them into a dangerous smuggling scheme. Gustavo, Raul, and Franco the Bull are stealing and breeding exotic birds and selling them on the black market. Teaming up with a jungle-savvy local boy named Daniel, Ava and Carol embark on their most dangerous Amazon adventure of defeating the lowlife poachers. The young heroes brim with clever plans and fierce determination, but are they a match for cold-hearted villains armed with guns and knives? The Curse of the Red Devil is the seventh book in this middle grade mystery series that's perfect for curious-minded middle-schoolers. If you and your child like puzzling mysteries, wild animals, fearless and funny characters, and unbreakable friendships, then you’ll love Thomas Lockhaven’s high-energy jungle adventure.
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152 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2020
About the author
Thomas Lockhaven
62 books98 followersSo grateful to have won the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award! Thank you!
You can blame my 7th grade English teacher, Mr. Ownby. I began writing mysteries in middle school, with gripping titles like, The Secret in The Swamp and The Ghost of Hollow Lake—Mr. Ownby, would kindly read them, and then encourage me to keep writing and reading the classics. His words, some day I'll be reading your mysteries with the rest of the world inspired me.
Forty years later, I was able to fulfill my dreams and become a full time writer. When I began writing, I decided that my books would be a safe-haven from the real world. My children's series all have strong messages of perseverance, thinking outside the box, friendship and loyalty. I have a daughter, and as I work through my manuscripts, I always try to imagine what I can say to inspire and entertain at the same time.
For my cozy readers, I spent much of my life traveling to small coastal towns in North Carolina and then later in my life to the coastal towns in New England. I've always loved the idiosyncrasies of the locals, and I've always wanted to bring them to life in a book series. My Coffee House Sleuths stories are just that. And just like my children's books, I endeavor to write stories that are clean, with very little violence and no profanity. I do my best to help people disappear from the craziness of life, even if just for a little while.
I currently live in Boston, but my dream is to move to a small coastal town, stare out over the ocean, and to let the words flow. I have an incredible wife who constantly inspires and encourages me- and an amazing daughter who is my most harsh, but loving critic. As I said earlier, my passion is to write and to continually improve and perfect my craft. For those of you who read my books, I humbly thank you. For those of you who have never read my books, I welcome you with open arms.
You can blame my 7th grade English teacher, Mr. Ownby. I began writing mysteries in middle school, with gripping titles like, The Secret in The Swamp and The Ghost of Hollow Lake—Mr. Ownby, would kindly read them, and then encourage me to keep writing and reading the classics. His words, some day I'll be reading your mysteries with the rest of the world inspired me.
Forty years later, I was able to fulfill my dreams and become a full time writer. When I began writing, I decided that my books would be a safe-haven from the real world. My children's series all have strong messages of perseverance, thinking outside the box, friendship and loyalty. I have a daughter, and as I work through my manuscripts, I always try to imagine what I can say to inspire and entertain at the same time.
For my cozy readers, I spent much of my life traveling to small coastal towns in North Carolina and then later in my life to the coastal towns in New England. I've always loved the idiosyncrasies of the locals, and I've always wanted to bring them to life in a book series. My Coffee House Sleuths stories are just that. And just like my children's books, I endeavor to write stories that are clean, with very little violence and no profanity. I do my best to help people disappear from the craziness of life, even if just for a little while.
I currently live in Boston, but my dream is to move to a small coastal town, stare out over the ocean, and to let the words flow. I have an incredible wife who constantly inspires and encourages me- and an amazing daughter who is my most harsh, but loving critic. As I said earlier, my passion is to write and to continually improve and perfect my craft. For those of you who read my books, I humbly thank you. For those of you who have never read my books, I welcome you with open arms.
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September 15, 2023
The Curse of the Red Devil by Thomas Lockhaven sets our courageous heroines in the Brazilian rainforest to attend an adventure camp.
Can Ava and Carol stop the smugglers?
Ava and Carol
Carol talked Ava into going on an adventure camp in a rainforest for a whole week. This trip is funded by Carol's parents, who verified that this camp is legit and safe for them. Ava isn't thrilled when she learns she will be without many of the amenities she's used to having around. Carol thinks it's a good idea for Ava to leave her comfort zone. Okay, I must admit I wouldn't be going through that rainforest anytime soon. Ava had an adventure, and I think she overcame her fears well. Carol has her high moments here of doing things without Ava making one of her Ava comments.
Ava and Carol are growing into fantastic ladies.
The Mystery
Other teenagers join Ava and Carol on a journey of a lifetime in the Brazilian rainforest for their week-long adventure camp. Except they get more than what they bargained for. Ava and Carol find out that the camp is getting terrorized. The camp is getting threatened by people who think it's funny to evoke a superstition from history. All to make the villagers that make the rainforest their home stay away from specific areas. I loved this mystery as it played out in my head like a Scooby-Doo episode, and I love it.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to The Curse of the Red Devil by Thomas Lockhaven, and I am still always recommending this series as it's a fabulous read. The mysteries of these books always make me smile, as I love how the cases they take on don't revolve around dead bodies.
Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series
Can Ava and Carol stop the smugglers?
Ava and Carol
Carol talked Ava into going on an adventure camp in a rainforest for a whole week. This trip is funded by Carol's parents, who verified that this camp is legit and safe for them. Ava isn't thrilled when she learns she will be without many of the amenities she's used to having around. Carol thinks it's a good idea for Ava to leave her comfort zone. Okay, I must admit I wouldn't be going through that rainforest anytime soon. Ava had an adventure, and I think she overcame her fears well. Carol has her high moments here of doing things without Ava making one of her Ava comments.
Ava and Carol are growing into fantastic ladies.
The Mystery
Other teenagers join Ava and Carol on a journey of a lifetime in the Brazilian rainforest for their week-long adventure camp. Except they get more than what they bargained for. Ava and Carol find out that the camp is getting terrorized. The camp is getting threatened by people who think it's funny to evoke a superstition from history. All to make the villagers that make the rainforest their home stay away from specific areas. I loved this mystery as it played out in my head like a Scooby-Doo episode, and I love it.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to The Curse of the Red Devil by Thomas Lockhaven, and I am still always recommending this series as it's a fabulous read. The mysteries of these books always make me smile, as I love how the cases they take on don't revolve around dead bodies.
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May 23, 2020
A very enjoyable middle-grade adventure, high in thrills, derring-do and friendly bickering. A little light on actual detecting, but with a nice modern twist on photographic evidence. The Amazon rainforest seems a scary though amazing place, and I cannot say it joined my must-see list. For those concerned about such things, there are no actual devils in the story, just nasty humans who think they're untouchable, but aren't.
September 14, 2020
They are in the Amazon jungle and if that is not enough danger there are tales of a monster who could take your soul of they look it in their eyes. What else will they have face? Can they find shelter from the storm? See how they get on
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November 11, 2023
In the rainforest, amidst spiders, snakes, caimans, and Jaguars, only Ava and Carol can wreak enough havoc to bring 3 grown men to their knees AND still make jokes! This was fantastic! I loved the story…just not the spider part.
July 4, 2021
Light hearted detective mystery for young adults
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