X Marks the Haunt

Name: X Marks the Haunt
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Lindsay Currie

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Delacorte Press
08 April 2026

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost-unleashing a dark force-it's up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good.

""Follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!""-Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heroes

Thanks to his mother's job at a local graveyard, twelve-year-old Will Stone has some unique talents. For one, he knows exactly how a burial vault works and why they're used. For another, he's great at genealogy and can decode centuries old records. Not your normal every day after school activities, that's for sure!

But when a centuries old crypt key is lost, his normally peaceful existence at Graceland cemetery is shattered. Trees wither and die. The lake becomes covered with a sinister green slime that threatens to choke out anything living in it. And suddenly, the graveyard's reputation isn't the only thing in jeopardy . . . Will and his friends' safety is, too.

Suddenly, Will is forced to consider that the lost key might be an even bigger problem than he originally thought. A dark force has been unleashed within the cemetery gates, and along with his friends Stash, Michelle, and Henry, Will must use his unique skill set to figure out which restless spirit is draining the graveyard of life, and how to end the haunting for good.

By: Lindsay Currie
Imprint: Delacorte Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 226g
ISBN: 9780593811702
ISBN 10: 0593811704
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 08 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day.

Reviews for X Marks the Haunt

""If sinister cemeteries and ghastly ghosts make your spine tingle with delight, follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!""—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Heroes ""A creepy, ghost-filled mystery set in a real-life graveyard? Count me in! Funny, frightening, and a little bit freaky, X Marks the Haunt is equal parts horror and heart.""—K.R. Alexander, author of The Fear Zone ""Fun and frightening. Currie's plot twists and turns and tension ticks tighter and tighter, as mysteries mount and pages turn as fast as your heartbeat!""—Dan Poblocki, bestselling author of Tales to Keep You Up at Night ★ ""Currie's latest delivers another exciting and eerie mystery, expertly blending fascinating facts with fearsome fiction. Chilling, thrilling, and touching in equal measure.""—Booklist, starred review ★ ""A great addition to Currie’s bibliography and a must-have for all libraries that purchase ghost stories.""—School Library Journal, starred review ""Hair-raising and unexpectedly poignant. Horror with heart.""—Kirkus Reviews ""[A] captivating ghost story....an appealing offering for those seeking thrills and chills sans excess gore or violence.""—Publishers Weekly ""Prolific writer Currie offers another chilling horror story that highlights the haunted history of Chicago.""—The Bulletin