HISTORICAL
MYSTERIES
Stories where young readers
uncover the past.
Stories
Rooted in Place.
Characters That
Stay With You.
Historical mysteries. Southern stories.
Hidden histories. Human hearts.
FEATURED RELEASEThe Ghost of
The Ghost of
Land Between the Lakes
A Middle-Grade Historical Mystery
In the summer of 1979, two best friends uncover a ghostly girl, a hidden diary, and a secret tied to the Underground Railroad.
Some stories refuse to stay buried.
OFFICIAL BOOK TRAILER
Step Into the Story
History, mystery, friendship, and courage come together in The Ghost of Land Between the Lakes. Watch the official book trailer and discover where the adventure begins.
Choose Your Reading Path
HISTORICAL
SOUTHERN
FICTION
Warm, character-driven stories
about life, love, and second chances.
COMING
NEXT
New series. New characters.
More stories on the horizon.
MEET JODYStoryteller. Researcher.
Storyteller. Researcher.
History Lover.
With roots in Kentucky and home in North Carolina,
Jody writes stories that explore the people, places,
and moments that shaped us—and still shape us.
IN THE GARDENHerbs & Vegetables
ALWAYS READINGFiction & Good Books
IN THE CUPCoffee (Always)
AFTER FIVEMaybe Wine
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conversations.
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