Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator
After 13-year-old Gilda Joyce inherits her father’s old typewriter and a belief in psychic gifts, she jumps at the chance to visit her distant uncle in San Francisco. There she discovers a haunted mansion, a mysterious death, and a cousin who may not want Gilda’s help. “Whether dressed in a formal gown for a séance or attempting to channel her father’s spirit through the keys of his typewriter,” Kirkus writes, “Gilda’s earnest and wacky personality … make this an amusing as well as suspenseful mystery.” Kirkus Reviews
Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake
While attending a Catholic girls’ school, Gilda is drawn into the chilling mystery of Dolores Lambert, who drowned under strange circumstances near the school’s frozen lake. Rumors swirl, secret societies whisper in the corridors, and Gilda’s investigation forces her to question friendship, loyalty, and truth. With vivid characters and sharp observations, this installment deepens the stakes and shows how even the most genteel institutions can hide dark secrets.
*Edgar Award Nominee from Mystery Writers of America
Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata
Gilda follows her best friend Wendy to Oxford, England, expecting piano practices and old stone buildings—but instead walks into nightly nightmares, haunting melodies, tarot-cards mysteriously appearing, and ghostly visitors. As she tracks these omens through the foggy streets of Oxford, Gilda must use every ounce of psychic intuition she has, all while navigating friendships, music, and the pull of the unknown.
Gilda Joyce: The Dead Drop
Summer in Washington, D.C.! Gilda takes an internship at the International Spy Museum—a perfect place for espionage, secrets, and maybe even some ghosts. When a mysterious message hidden at a cemetery turns up, and a ghost seems to lurk in the museum halls, Gilda is pulled between historic intrigue, her family life, and her own struggle to stay grounded while following clues that are anything but ordinary.
Parents and Younger Readers: Iggy Loomis: Superkid in Training
Meet Iggy Loomis: The Superhero You Never Knew You Needed
Iggy Loomis, Superkid in Training is a rollicking, illustrated sci-fi adventure that’s perfect for young readers who love humor, action, and a dash of sibling rivalry.
Kirkus Reviews calls it “an out-of-this-world blast,” praising the book for its “slapstick science-fiction opener” and “yuks” that will keep readers laughing.
With its fast-paced plot, quirky characters, and a healthy dose of humor, Iggy Loomis is a must-read for fans of Captain Underpants and anyone who loves a good laugh.