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 HeroesThanks 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.
On sale: January 6, 2026
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 304 Pages
ISBN: 9780593811672
Reading level: Lexile: 600L
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.
"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
"
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
