Name: The Dark Stairs
ISBN: 9780142405925

Betsy Cromer Byars

The intrepid Herculeah Jones helps her mother, a private investigator, solve a puzzling and frightening case.

A Herculeah Jones Mystery

The Dark Stairs

Jeni Enjaian

A review from my old blog (of the whole series)...

I enjoyed these books. I wouldn't say that these were the best mystery books I have ever read although I have to admit that I haven't read Nancy Drew books or other mystery books written for that age in a long time.

Personally I felt that the subject matter was a little serious for the age group that the books were aimed for but Byars avoided telling any gruesome details and managed to tell a fairly good mystery although a bit convoluted and obvious.

I did find out something interesting. Byars mentioned in passing a local grocery store and I thought, "wait, I know that store. She has to be from somewhere around here." So, I flipped to the back and saw that indeed... she lives in the same relative area that I do. I found that quite interesting.

The Dark Stairs A Herculeah Jones Mystery

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