"The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch"

(The Adventures of Punkin & Boo #1)

by Patrick E. Craig

Description

The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch is the gripping story of two teenage cousins who are thrown together for the summer at their Grandparents’ ranch in California. While exploring the old ranch, the girls stumble on a mystery that involves desperate crooks, the ghost of a long-dead Sioux War Chief, a young Native American man on a mission to save his tribe, and secret tunnels and caves left over from an old Spanish Mission. Throw in a guardian angel who protects the girls from some evil spirits that want to bring the story to a bad end, and you have The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch, the first in a series of faith-filled mystery adventures for kids, featuring Punkin and Boo. 

Biography

Best-selling author, Patrick E. Craig, is a lifelong writer and musician who left a successful songwriting and performance career in the music industry to follow Christ in 1984. He spent the next twenty-six years as a worship leader, seminar speaker and pastor in churches, and at retreats, seminars and conferences all across the Western United States. He is now concentrating on writing and publishing both fiction and non-fiction books. In November, 2011, Patrick signed a three book deal with Harvest House Publishers to publish his "Apple Creek Dreams" series. His Latest work, "The Amish Heiress" (Book One in The Paradise Chronicles series) was on the best seller lists on Amazon for six months. Patrick is represented by the Steve Laube Agency.

My thoughts ~

Patrick E. Craig has opened up a whole new world in his career, Christian mysteries for young people. I would recommend this book and future books in the series for avid readers ages 10-18. As an adult I loved it! Reminders of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys came to mind, books that I loved as a youngster. I certainly wouldn't discourage adults from enjoying this book either!

This adventures of cousins, Punkin and Boo, is a story of family and their connections to the past. As cousins evolve into friendships the two share mysteries discovered inside their grandparents' home. Danger lurks as the girls' curiosity gets the best of them. Hidden corridors and rooms are revealed as a hidden wall space is discovered. It's mysteries and adventure from there on, as the suspense continues to build.

Punkin and Boo are so typical of young girls in the early teen years. They're curious, fun loving, and adore their grandparents who set a wonderful example for these youngsters. Genealogy is a part of this story, and some wonderful secrets emerge as the plot continues.

I highly recommend this book for young girls and boys. I think that young boys would enjoy the mysteries discovered in this story as well. My copy of this book will remain in my library for my granddaughter as she approaches the age where she will undoubtedly love reading it!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Patrick E. Craig in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.