Calkins Creek/Astra Books for Young Readers, 2024
Ages 10 to adult
ISBN hardover: 978-1-6626-8023-6; ebook 978-1-6626-8024-3

It is the early twentieth century and the spiritualism movement is soaring in America. World War I and an influenza pandemic have killed hundreds of thousands. People are desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, so they seek the help of mediums, psychics, and fortune tellers.

The mourners don’t realize they’re being deceived by frauds. But famed magician Harry Houdini isn’t fooled. He knows that these scammers’ methods are no more than conjurer’s tricks. Houdini and his team of investigators, led by detective Rose Mackenberg, set out to expose the ghost hoaxes.

Enter into this world of séances, psychics, secret agents, and magic. . . if you dare.

Check out the blog post MAGIC, GHOSTS, and SCAMS to learn more about the book.

Click below to hear Gail talk about her inspiration for writing SPIRIT SLEUTHS.