Shadow of the World-Famous Nine
Author: Ben Guterson
Middle grade mystery
Release day: May 13th, 2025
FTC FYI: I received a hardcover copy and a NetGalley link for tour and review purposes. All view are my own.
SUMMARY
Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening the Number Nine Plaza’s very existence in this puzzle-bending mystery—for fans of The Swifts.
Summer is in full swing at The Number Nine Plaza, the world's largest and most fabulous department store, and best friends Zander and Natasha are looking forward to weeks of discovery after thwarting the vengeful Darkbloom's attempt to destroy The Nine. But has the danger truly passed? Store employees begin acting oddly, a long-lost clue to an ancient store mystery is uncovered, and Zander and Natasha themselves become targets for attack. When a devastating magic spell places The Nine under new peril, the two friends find themselves in a race against the clock to solve the store's ever-deepening riddles and preserve the world-famous Number Nine Plaza from destruction.
Featuring word puzzles, clues, and lavish illustrations, this enchanting, out-of-this-world mystery delivers an unforgettable read full of magic and adventure.
This is such a fun series. My two favorite mystery solvers, Zander and Natasha, are back in this intriguing mystery series. I love the characters and the whimsical setting of the world-famous The Number Nine Plaza. This mysterious and enchanting department store has it all, including the dangerous and elusive Darkbloom who will stop at nothing to bring destruction to all who cross him.
As much as I liked the first book, I enjoyed this book even more! Guterson does a great job of pulling the reader right in the story and keeping the mystery and the fun engaging right until the end. This book picks up right where the first one ends and the action and twists are non stop. I appreciate and enjoy how resourceful Zander and Natasha are, but sometimes it is to their peril.
The stakes are high as the pair and others try to stop Darkbloom and I was all in. I absolutely love this genre and I hope there are more books in this series coming.
Along with the great story, there are amazing illustrations throughout that bring the story to life! I enjoyed what those brought to the story.
I received a hardcover and a NetGalley link, #gifted copy, from the publisher. All views are my own.
5 out of 5 stars.
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