Secrets of the Broken House

Name: Secrets of the Broken House
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ISBN: 9781464244971

Taryn Souders

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Poisoned Pen Press
06 January 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.

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: Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781464244971
ISBN 10: 1464244979
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 06 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

""Taryn Souders has created yet another outstanding, classic-feeling detective story highlighted by an authentic sense of place and a lovable protagonist. A murder mystery with a great deal of humor, memorable characters, and a well-described setting makes for a highly entertaining read for budding detectives and literature lovers alike."" -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review