The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds is a GOLD recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®! Two best friends. One priceless treasure. A race against time. When the famous Ramesses diamonds are stolen from the Hancock Museum of Archeology, it's not just a heist—it's a crime against history. Enter Ava and Carol, middle school detectives with a knack for solving mysteries and a curfew to beat. These best friends will need all their quick-thinking and bravery to track down the international jewel smugglers and retrieve the priceless diamonds before they're lost forever. Can Ava and Carol outwit the thieves and save the diamonds, or will these ancient treasures be lost to history once more? If you love Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, you'll be captivated by the Ava & Carol Detective Agency series. Join Ava and Carol on their thrilling adventure—click "Buy Now" to dive into the mystery and help solve the case of the Pharaoh's diamonds today! I love all the layers of the ending. The book is an A+... Few books in this age range are as fun and delightful as this, and the girls are incredibly appealing. - David Aretha, Award-winning author and editor Cute updated mystery series for young teenagers. - Darlene Great mystery book for middle grade. - Cox Fun adventure for middle grade readers. It was a believable plot with action, adventure, and great vocabulary words.The heroines use their brains and humor to find and catch the bad guys. - Littke Fun & Adventurous Mystery Series for Teens! With quirky, humorous, suspenseful, and intelligent action throughout the story, Ava & Carol give young readers a journey on a smart adventure full of surprises! If you liked Nancy Drew as a kid, you and your kids will love Ava & Carol! - Amy Middle School Detectives! This book made me laugh and I enjoyed reading it so much! Girls of all ages will love the Ava & Carol Detective Agency! I am looking forward to their next epic tale of shenanigans. - Stephanie The dialogue between the girls is fun and down to earth. As an adult reader this book was cute and amusing. I will definitely read this book with my grandchildren ages 8, 9, 11 and 12. - Connie Thomas Lockhaven was honing his craft by moonlighting as an advertising consultant writing spots for print, Internet and TV. In his spare time, he was working on a children's detective series. Thomas met Grace Lockhaven at a gym. They became inseparable and now are working together writing books for fiction and nonfiction.