When twelve-year-old Dylan Wylde sees a ghostly pirate ship rise from the fog of Penn Cove, his life gets a lot more interesting. A cursed pirate crew. A secret society with cryptic clues. Buried treasure—and a sea monster guarding it. With his new puzzle-solving friends—Dylan must race against supernatural forces to solve an ancient mystery before it's too late. Following hidden clues across the eerie, fog-shrouded island, they'll need courage, brains, loyalty, and maybe a little bit of luck to outwit the undead pirates and uncover secrets that have been buried for centuries. Because on Weirdbey Island, nothing stays buried forever. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Nancy Drew, and The Goonies! The Pirates of Penn Cove is a fast-paced mystery adventure with just the right amount of spooky—and friendship. Book 1 in the 9-book Weirdbey Island series! WHAT READERS SAY: ★★★★★ "Perfect for Ages 8-12, and readers who love whimsical wonders & fantastical adventures." ★★★★★ "I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!" ★★★★★ "This was a well-written book with great characters, great plot, and loads of eerie fun. There is nothing violent in the book to upset younger readers, but there is enough mysterious happenings to keep the older folks entertained." Eldritch Black writes spooky tales and magical  adventures. His novels include 'The Pirates of Penn Cove', 'The Day of the Jackalope' and 'The Clockwork Magician', 'Krampus and The Thief of Christmas' & 'The Book of Kindly Deaths' . He's also written a magpies's nest of short stories and peculiar tales including 'One Dark Hallow's Eve', 'The Ghosts of the Tattered Crow' and 'The Mysterious Case of Spring-Heeled Jack'. Eldritch was born in London, UK, and now lives on a small island near Seattle, which may or may not be surrounded by a giant octopus and unmentionable, fearsome beasts. When he isn't writing, Eldritch enjoys long walks on the rainy beach after midnight amid the distant roar of krakens and the troubling gibber of three-eyed toads. You can find out more about Eldritch by visiting: eldritchblack.com instagram.com/eldritchblack/twitter.com/EldritchBlackfacebook.com/EldritchBlackAuthor/