Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave
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Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave
Narrated by:
Khaya Fraites
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Narrated by:
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Khaya Fraites
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Ally Russell
About this listen
"A new middle grade heroine you’re going to love."—BookRiot
AN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE • A BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE
13-year-old Mystery—who was abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home—is plagued by sleep paralysis and the smell of ghosts, but she's used to that. Even though her life might seem "strange" on the outside, she loves it.
That is until a priceless heirloom goes missing and her family's funeral home is in danger of being shut down. To clear her Tia's good name, Mystery embarks on an adventure to figure out what really happened to the misplaced necklace.
But to do so, she must contend with the angry patriarch of the town’s wealthiest family, a sleep paralysis demon, a graverobber, and the ghastly half-vampire, half-ghost that’s lurking in the Olde Ellis Town Cemetery.
Critic reviews
A 2026 EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD NOMINEE!
A BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE!
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
"Fast-paced and deliciously thrilling."—Kirkus Reviews
"The eerie, thrilling plot moves rapidly leaving breathless readers eager for the next chapter. Some unfinished threads by the end of the novel will have tweens awaiting the sequel."—SLJ
"Russell crafts an engaging blend of supernatural adventure and classic whodunit with a Faustian twist...this will surely satisfy the curiosity of well-rounded Tim Burtons in the making."—The Bulletin
"A great addition to the middle-grade horror canon."—Booklist
"Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures."—Literary Hub
"Twisty, thrilling, and bursting with dastardly shenanigans. Move over Wednesday Addams—Mystery James is on her way to the top!"—Mary Averling, author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
"Surprising, chilling, funny, and full of heart, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave is one mystery you're going to want to savor. I loved every page of it!"—Josh Roberts, author of the Witches of Willow Cove series
"Ally Russell has created a wonderful new spooky detective that fans of Wednesday and Sherlock Holmes alike will love. Filled with heart, intrigue and the right amount of scares, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave should be on the must-read list of everyone who likes thrills and chills."—Samantha M Clark, author of The Boy, The Boat, and The Beast
A BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE!
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
"Fast-paced and deliciously thrilling."—Kirkus Reviews
"The eerie, thrilling plot moves rapidly leaving breathless readers eager for the next chapter. Some unfinished threads by the end of the novel will have tweens awaiting the sequel."—SLJ
"Russell crafts an engaging blend of supernatural adventure and classic whodunit with a Faustian twist...this will surely satisfy the curiosity of well-rounded Tim Burtons in the making."—The Bulletin
"A great addition to the middle-grade horror canon."—Booklist
"Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures."—Literary Hub
"Twisty, thrilling, and bursting with dastardly shenanigans. Move over Wednesday Addams—Mystery James is on her way to the top!"—Mary Averling, author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
"Surprising, chilling, funny, and full of heart, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave is one mystery you're going to want to savor. I loved every page of it!"—Josh Roberts, author of the Witches of Willow Cove series
"Ally Russell has created a wonderful new spooky detective that fans of Wednesday and Sherlock Holmes alike will love. Filled with heart, intrigue and the right amount of scares, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave should be on the must-read list of everyone who likes thrills and chills."—Samantha M Clark, author of The Boy, The Boat, and The Beast
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