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Old Central School is reportedly haunted. One student doesn’t believe it—and she wants you to prove what’s really happening.
In Detective: You, readers become the detective. Identify suspects, gather clues, crack codes, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the investigation.
Old Central School is closing for good. Why? Because it’s said to be haunted. Creepy noises echo through the halls. Lights flicker without explanation. Objects seem to move on their own. The incidents have gotten so strange that parents refuse to send their kids to school. Irene Gorter isn’t convinced there’s anything supernatural going on. She’s hiring you to investigate. Pack your gear, follow the evidence, and find out what—or who—is really behind the haunting.
You’re the detective in this interactive mystery by acclaimed author Deb Mercier. As you work your way through the story, it’s up to you to
- identify suspects and gather clues
- make choices that affect what happens
- solve challenging puzzles, riddles, and secret codes
- use deductive reasoning to determine what happened—and whodunit
Every clue counts. Every choice matters. You’re the main character in this Choose Your Path thriller. You make the decisions. Will you solve the case?
“I love a good mystery, especially when there is a ghost involved and even more so when I can be a part of solving it! i>The Ghost of Old Central School has it all. Rumor has it that Old Central School is haunted. Strange noises, stolen items, and flickering lights have people scared enough that Old Central School is ready to close its doors. But maybe there’s something more to the story? The Ghost of Old Central School takes readers on an edge-of-your seat adventure to discover what’s really happening in the so-called haunted halls. Can you figure out what’s really going on at Old Central School?”
—Natalie Fowler, paranormal investigator, historian, and author
Deb Mercier lives in greater Minnesota with her husband and outdoor critter friends. She writes books for young readers and works as a technical writer at Douglas Machine, Inc. When Deb’s not writing, you can find her wandering the trails on bike and on foot, saving turtles from roadways, and playing flute in the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra.
Ryan Jacobson is an award-winning author and presenter. He has written more than 60 titles―from comic books to Choose Your Path adventures. Ryan prides himself on writing high-interest books for children and adults alike, so he can talk picture books in kindergarten, ghost stories in high school, and other fun stuff in between. His most popular titles include the Constellations Activity Book, Can You Survive the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?, and Eagle in the Sky.
Ryan greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge of writing and book publishing at schools and special events. When he isn’t working on books, Ryan likes to build LEGO sets, play board games, and try new restaurants. He lives in eastern Minnesota with his wife and two sons.