Books with author Tara Ellis

It's the series being compared to Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon!-An old mansion and legend of hidden goldTwelve-year-old Samantha Wolf and her best friend Ally are excited to spend part of their summer break at Hollow Inn, deep in the mountains of Montana. A mysterious legend and challenging riddle give them the adventure of a lifetime!After arriving, the girls soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. With ghostly sightings and rumors of lost treasures, they are determined to help save the business and perhaps solve a generations-old mystery.Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow MountainBook 9 The Mystery of Old Gully TrailBook 10 Return to Hollow InnBook 11 The Secret of Sanctuary"I bought this and read it to see if it would be a good book for my nieces. It now sits on the shelf right alongside the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Encyclopedia Brown collections." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow Inn"I grew up on the Trixie Beldon and Nancy Drew books. This author is in the same league, but the stories are set in a more modern era. Kids nowadays will enjoy the author's inclusion of smartphones, texting, and similar understandings of how 12-year-olds currently live." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow Inn"This book was fun. I got it for my 9 yr old daughter and ended up reading it myself and now looking for the other books in the series." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow InnWINNER! 2016 - The Gertrude Warner Mystery Chanticleer Book Award!

The mountains of Sanctuary are hiding a secret...A camping trip takes an unexpected turn when Sam and her friends encounter some strange things in the woods. An archeological dig near the campground starts off as intriguing, but it's soon apparent to Sam that things aren't what they seem.With a local legend to unravel, Sam, Ally, and the rest of the gang delve into a mystery that reaches far into the past. Solving it will take more than simply revealing the truth. It'll require a tenacity that only Sam can wield and the help of her friends to see it through to the end.

An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!*Can be read as a stand-aloneHalloween is right around the corner, and the girls find themselves in the middle of a hauntingly good mystery. Sam, Ally, and Cassy help form a new club at their school in order to raise money for charities. Their first mission is to save a struggling program founded by a local widow, but the benefactor has some secrets. It turns out that Eagle Creek Middle school has some secrets too, including a tragic story passed down for fifty years. Does a tormented ghost really roam the basement of the school? While creating a haunted house to raise the needed donations, the young detectives uncover the shocking truth. One that will forever change the lives of friends they have come to cherish. Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller! Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow Inn Book 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines Book 3 The Beach House Mystery Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island Book 7 The Case of the Curious Canine Book 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

"An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!" Can be read as a stand-alone! The next best thing to owning your own dog is having a job where you get to take care of them. That's what Sam figures when she, Ally, and Cassy all volunteer at a local animal shelter. But they don't expect the trouble that comes along with the work.When dogs start showing up at the shelter with odd symptoms, the director doesn't seem concerned. However, strange coincidences start to happen and Sam doesn't believe that they're random.Confronted with the hard decision of following either her heart or her nose for a good mystery, Sam faces an emotional dilemma. Sometimes, the right path is the most difficult and this is one challenge that's going to take all of her friends to help solve."Another great addition to the series. It is a heart-felt mystery for dog lovers and sleuths alike." - Amazon Reader Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

For those craving a good, old-fashioned mystery or a clean read for their child!"An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!"When Sam and Ally get a special Christmas invitation to Orcas Island, they have no idea that the small island has such big mysteries.When their friend, Sandy, begs them to help her solve a troubling situation, they are drawn into a puzzle with layers of uncertainties. From secret meetings, to legendary ghosts, they explore the picturesque setting in an attempt to make sense of it all.But in the middle of their plight, a storm of the century bears down on them. Not only do they end up battling the raging storm, but also a criminal plot. Stranded and alone, can the girls come together to overcome their most harrowing adventure yet?Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

-For fans of Nancy Drew & Trixie BeldonSome trails lead to unexpected places.When Sam and Ally meet a young troubled girl, a family secret draws them into a mystery that reaches back generations. There's untold history wrapped up in the origins of their town of Oceanside, and a conflict that was never solved.With summer break fast approaching the girls embark on a quest that will lead them through the woods near their homes and into the past. But will they find the answers on Old Gully Trail? Or will the haunted memories it protects be too much for them to overcome?Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow MountainBook 9 The Mystery of Old Gully TrailBook 10 The Return to Hollow InnBook 11 The Secret of Sanctuary

Over 40 combined reviews with a 4.7 rating! (Save 3.00 with box set!) "An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!" Whether you're craving a good, old-fashioned mystery or you're looking for a clean read for your child, this is the series for you! Sam and Ally are two twelve-year-old girls growing up on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, in Washington State. While they encounter and battle all the normal, preteen issues in today's world, they also manage to always find a good mystery to solve! Unlike so many of the novels and series out there on the market, The Samantha Wolf Mysteries are clean, light-hearted tales that involve likable, realistic characters. Sam and Ally prove that you can be a good friend, have sibling rivalry and family issues, while at the same time being intelligent and kind. Not only that, but they use their uncanny intuition for trouble to help others, and have a good time while doing it! Get books four, five, and six in this fun mystery series! Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch 220 pages and a 5-star Reader's Favorite review Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School 168 pages and a 5-star Reader's Favorite review Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island 192 pages and a 5-out-of-5 star rating Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series! Book 1 The Mytsery of Hollow Inn - *Winner! Gertrude Warner Book Award Book 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines Book 3 The Beach House Mystery Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island Book 7 The Case of the Curious Canine Book 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain (coming soon!)

Be careful what you wish for It's been a year since best friends Sam and Ally solved their first mystery at Hollow Inn. They've always wanted to go back and their wishes are answered with another invitation from Sam's aunt and uncle.The mountains of Montana haven't changed, but some things about Hollow Inn have. Nestled deep in the woods are more than just memories. Someone's keeping secrets. Secrets that can get people hurt and threaten the very existence of the inn.Can Sam and Ally once again untangle the mysterious past of Hollow Inn? Or will it collide with the present in such a way that not even Samantha Wolf can stop it? Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller! Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow Inn Book 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines Book 3 The Beach House Mystery Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island Book 7 The Case of the Curious Canine Book 8 The Legend of Shadow MountainBook 9 The Mystery of Old Gully TrailBook 10 Return to Hollow InnBook 11 The Secrets of Sanctuary (TBA)

Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam’s Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to find the truth.

When Sam and Ally get a special Christmas invitation to Orcas Island, they have no idea that the small island has such big mysteries. Their friend, Sandy, begs them to help her solve a troubling situation, and they are drawn into a puzzle with layers of uncertainties. From secret meetings, to legendary ghosts, they explore the dramatic setting in an attempt to make sense of it all. But in the middle of their plight, a storm of the century bears down on them. Not only do they end up battling the raging storm, but also a criminal plot. Stranded and alone, can the girls come together to overcome their most harrowing adventure yet?

An alien plague. A sixteen-year-old girl. A fight to save the world.When a rare meteor shower unleashes a mind-altering infection, Alex's loved ones begin to change. They're smarter, faster, emotionless, and they have a plan. One that doesn't include her.Pursued by friends turned enemies and desperate to save her little brother, Alex flees to the mountains surrounding her home, where the only chance for humanity has lain hidden for thousands of years.With her only guide a set of cryptic clues, Alex follows a trail of increasingly shocking discoveries. Everything she thought she knew about the past was a lie and it's up to her to save the future.WINNER, Reader's Favorite Book Awards, 2015, Honorable Mention, YA sci-fiFINALIST, Young Adult Finalist in the IAN Book Awards, 2015Infected, The Shiners is book one in the Forgotten Origins Trilogy

An alien plague. A sixteen-year-old girl who stands to lose everything. A fight to save the world. When a rare meteor shower unleashes a mind-altering infection, Alex's loved ones begin to change. They're smarter, faster, emotionless, and they have a plan. One that doesn't include her. Pursued by both friends and an unknown enemy, it will take everything Alex has to fulfill her destiny. Desperate to save her little brother, she flees to the mountains surrounding her home, where the only chance for humanity has lain hidden for thousands of years. Guided by cryptic clues left behind by her deceased father, Alex follows a trail of increasingly shocking discoveries. Everything she thought she knew about the past was a lie. And now she's the only one who can save the future. WINNER, Reader's Favorite Book Awards, 2015, Honorable Mention, YA sci-fi FINALIST, Young Adult Finalist in the IAN Book Awards, 2015 Infected, The Shiners is book one in the Forgotten Origins Trilogy (Formerly titled Bloodline)