
Mysteries and thrillers by Steve McManus
Mysterious Adventures Society series (ages 11+):
When a wealthy widow’s priceless estate brings shady art collectors to a seaside tourist town, it’s up to a gang of plucky fifth-graders to untangle a web of criminal plots in the second book in a promising YA mystery series. (2020)
"5 stars. A fast-paced, spell-binding tale...this book is fun and funny"
US Book Views
"A rollicking adventure"
IndieReader.com
During the last days of fifth grade, a group of friends investigate a rumor of a girl who vanished, and find more than they bargained for. (2020)
"5 stars. A perfect summer read for all ages"
IndieReader.com
"This book has all the ingredients needed for a good middle-grade mystery."
City Book Review
CODA series:
Two crime reporters follow separate stories which both seem to point to a reclusive self-help guru and his remote compound. (2018)
A crime reporter following an arsonist-turned-killer may be so close to his subject that he becomes a target. (2015)
"A modern, mysterious,
heart-pounding novel."
US Book Views
"A story like wildfire—starts cool but only gets hotter."
Kirkus Reviews