Age Level: 9 and up

THE EXCITING ILLUSTRATED HUMOROUS DETECTIVE BOOK OF 2014

"If you like the adventures of John Grisham's Theodore Boone then the comic antics of teen detective Lawrence Pinkley are sure to be a winner…"
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NOT ALL EIGHTEEN YEAR OLDS WOULD WANT TO BE A DETECTIVE…
ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE…
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Eighteen year old Lawrence Pinkley is Whitby's greatest Private Detective. In fact, he's Whitby's only Private Detective.

The first and second volumes of Lawrence Pinkley's casebook, compiled in one book. Pinkley shares six of his comical mysteries with us, accompanied as always by amazing artwork by Dylan Gibson

The Mystery of the Vanishing Fish - Where Pinkley is called in to investigate a shipment of fish that seems to have impossibly vanished from inside a locked warehouse.

The Case of the Purple Christmas Goose - A dispute between poultry farmers looks set to ruin the Whitby Christmas Fair.

Murder at Figglesworth Hall - Pinkley's invited to dinner, but the last thing he expects is to investigate a murder in between courses.

The White Arrow Assassin - Where Pinkley's curiosity throws him onto a trail of cunning puzzles, can he solve them before the White Arrow Assassin strikes?

The Halloween Bandits - Pinkley pursues a masked gang who repeatedly target shops in Whitby. Can he succeed where the local police force have failed?

Murder on the Dorient Express - Whilst Pinkley enjoys a spot of sightseeing, a simple trip on a steam train results in the bitter taste of murder and wilful destruction.
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REVIEWS
"There is an old-school charm to this novel, with a touch of witty-humor (at times “bathroom-humor”) that makes for a great read for middle-schoolers. And of course it does not hurt that the illustrations are their own little masterpieces..." (Elsa Takaoka, picturestoryebook.com)

"Tim Flanagan's new children's book, The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown is a great read. Even the most reluctant reader will find something in this book that will get them wanting to read. It has mystery, humor, and it's paced perfectly so there aren't any parts that drag.We are passengers on the thrill ride that is this book as the mystery unveils itself. The reader will in one moment be laughing, and then in the next moment will be drawn into the suspense of the story." (Maria Foley, Book Junkies)
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Also by Tim Flanagan

Read the complete Lawrence Pinkley detective series:
The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown

Tim Flanagan is also the author of the Number one Sci-Fi / Dystopian series for teens, The Moon Stealers
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough (Book 1)
The Moon Stealers and the Queen of the Underworld (Book 2)
The Moon Stealers and the Everlasting Night (Book 3)
The Moon Stealers and the Children of the Light (Book 4)
The Moon Stealers Box Set

A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
When I was a child I enjoyed looking at the artwork that went with the books I read, especially those that had some hidden information that added an extra layer to the story. And that was something I wanted to recreate with The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown. Writing can sometimes be a lonely occupation, but teaming up with someone as talented and inspiring as Dylan Gibson, has made this book a complete joy to work on. Dylan's illustrations bring an added dimension to the story that make the characters take on a life all of their own.