Written entirely from Nick’s point of view, this book is a quick read, aimed at middle grade readers, but with surprisingly dark moments. Is it just a trick like all the other stunts in town? Or is something more sinister going on? Nick’s on the case, and along the way, he’s going to try his best to steer clear of the ghosts of the Ghost Town. That’s until he comes across a dead body that vanishes. Nick’s not so sure it’s going to be that great of a time - in fact, he’s expecting this to be one of the most boring weeks of his life. They think they’re in for a lot of fun in the Old West, or at least the rest of the family does. But, did I enjoy the book? Yeah, I did.ĭead Man’s Hand centers on Nick Caden and his family trip to an old Ghost Town in Colorado. I found myself guessing at who the criminal might be, because it seemed somewhat obvious, but then there were a couple twists that were almost impossible to guess ahead of time. Dead Man’s Hand by Eddie Jones falls somewhere in the middle. Some mysteries can end up being too obvious, and others tend to be too difficult to follow along with. I love trying to figure out who did the crime along with the main character as they search through clues and suspects and arrive at the answer. There is no sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language, only positive moral values and a wee little bit of humor.Murder mysteries have always been one of my favorite types of stories. This would make a great gift." - Bookworm It is imaginative and humorous with a good ending. "A well-written mystery page turner that is full of unexpected twists. Will Nick solve the "ghost" murder before his family leaves Deadwood? Or will the town's desperate attempt to attract tourists bury the haunting truth that dead don't stay dead on ghost towns? Soon Nick is caught in a deadly chase-from an abandoned gold mine, through forbidden buffalo hunting grounds, and across Rattlesnake Gulch-around every turn he finds another suspect. Only then does he discover the body of Billy the Kid-or so it appears. Soon Nick finds himself trapped in a stable with the infamous outlaw Jesse James. "Around these parts the dead don't stay dead."īut Nick Caden's vacation becomes a nightmare when this Old West reenactment ghost town takes a deadly turn toward trouble. It's all for show.right? Nothing more than Hollywood theatrics? "This is an authentic Old West ghost town," the sheriff tells Nick. ★ Selah Award Winner for Middle Grade Fiction ★ Is there a "ghost killer" running loose in this Old West ghost town?
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