Secrets of the Broken House

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Taryn Souders

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Sourcebooks Young Readers
17 March 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA); Crime & mystery fiction (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing!

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing.

In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine's death just aren't adding up.

Miss Geraldine was miserable and mean. Miss Geraldine was murdered.

The whole town seems to have reason to want her dead, which makes Tucker's search for the truth nearly impossible. The more he investigates for clues, the more danger he finds himself in, and the more he realizes that maybe Everson was never as safe as he once thought it was. Anyone could be the killer, and in a small town that loves to gossip, if Tucker isn't careful, he could be the next one to have an ""accident"".

By: Taryn Souders
Imprint: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781728271446
ISBN 10: 1728271444
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 17 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Taryn Souders graduated from the University of North Texas with a specialization in mathematics. She is the author of Edgar-nominated Coop Knows the Scoop as well as How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer. She lives in Winter Park, Florida, with her family. Visit her at tarynsouders.com.

Reviews for Secrets of the Broken House

""Secrets of the Broken House is for the Scooby-Doo and Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts...Clever twists and turns will have you guessing who the killer is all the way to the jaw-dropping end. "" -- Samantha van Leer, New York Times bestselling author of Between the Lines ""An honest-to-goodness murder mystery for kids. I love it! Secrets of the Broken House is a southern-fried humdinger of a whodunit."" -- Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heroes ""Every young reader deserves the joy that is Secrets of the Broken House! An incredible mystery paired with endearing characters make this fast paced story a gem!"" -- Lindsay Currie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms ""Kids will be drawn in by the murder mystery set in this charming southern town, with a rich cast of characters, and genuine heart. Secrets of the Broken House is the perfect classic murder mystery for your kid reader and classroom library."" -- Fleur Bradley, award-winning author of MG mysteries Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel