(Juvenile Fiction - J Korman)
Series: Masterminds; 1
Eli Frieden convinces his friends to help him investigate strange occurrences in their idyllic town, and soon it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity, New Mexico. The clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, connecting their ideal crime-free community to some of the greatest criminal masterminds ever known. The kids realize they can trust no one—least of all their own parents. Recommended for ages 9–12.