The Case of the Vanishing Valedictorian
(2025)(A book in the Back to School Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
When Westridge High School's star student Zack Miller disappears hours before graduation rehearsal, math teacher Jessica Bennett and her loyal German Shepherd, Scout, leap into action. Alongside her close-knit circle of teacher friends—history buff Tom Richards with his mischievous tabby Archie, science teacher Vanessa Patel with her energetic corgi Beaker, and English teacher Marcus Johnson with his elderly golden retriever Shakespeare—Jessica must unravel the mystery of the missing valedictorian before graduation day arrives. The clock is ticking, and an empty podium at commencement is not an option for the dedicated educators of Willowdale.
As the teachers investigate, they discover Zack's revolutionary science project has caught the attention of powerful interests in the small town of Willowdale. When Zack's research notes go missing and his lab station is found ransacked, what began as a search for a nervous student transforms into something far more complex. While skeptical Police Chief Frank Donnelly insists the teenager simply got cold feet about his speech, Jessica and her friends follow a trail of clues that points to a more troubling explanation behind the disappearance.
With graduation rapidly approaching and worried parents demanding answers, Jessica and her fellow teachers must navigate small-town politics, academic rivalries, and unexpected dangers to locate their missing student. Filled with witty classroom banter, clever sleuthing, and the special bond between teachers, pets, and the community they serve, "The Case of the Vanishing Valedictorian" delivers a charming, intelligent mystery that proves the most valuable lessons often happen outside the classroom. This delightful cozy mystery brings readers a graduation day no one in Willowdale will ever forget.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
As the teachers investigate, they discover Zack's revolutionary science project has caught the attention of powerful interests in the small town of Willowdale. When Zack's research notes go missing and his lab station is found ransacked, what began as a search for a nervous student transforms into something far more complex. While skeptical Police Chief Frank Donnelly insists the teenager simply got cold feet about his speech, Jessica and her friends follow a trail of clues that points to a more troubling explanation behind the disappearance.
With graduation rapidly approaching and worried parents demanding answers, Jessica and her fellow teachers must navigate small-town politics, academic rivalries, and unexpected dangers to locate their missing student. Filled with witty classroom banter, clever sleuthing, and the special bond between teachers, pets, and the community they serve, "The Case of the Vanishing Valedictorian" delivers a charming, intelligent mystery that proves the most valuable lessons often happen outside the classroom. This delightful cozy mystery brings readers a graduation day no one in Willowdale will ever forget.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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