Shadows skulk in the depths of Mammoth Cave! There are rumors of ghosts haunting Mammoth Cave National Park—eerie noises, spooky apparitions, and even a strange red liquid leaking from the walls. Fortunately, the Specter Detectors are on the case! Who are the Spector Detectors? According to Amelia Zhang: the best spirit hunters in the southeast. According to Justin Case: a suspicious group who appeared alongside the haunted activity. Bethany Caulfield just wants to show off her old park. But when mystery beckons from the caverns beneath their feet, she might not get that chance. Because of the ghostly occurrences, the park is threatening to shut down all cave adventures! Are there truly specters lurking in the darkness? Is something else causing the echoing whispers, strange shades, and eerie emanations? It’s up to the Junior Rangers Investigative Club to get to the bottom of this mystery! To keep the park open and find the phantoms, J.R.I.C. is on the case! The Specters of Mammoth Cave is the second novel available in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club Series. It follows the adventures of Justin Case, Bethany Caulfield, Amelia Zhang, and the rest of the club as they explore Mammoth Cave National Park, learning more about the history, the nature, and the paranormal possibilities. It is written for anyone who has visited, is interested in visiting, or who simply wants to learn more about Mammoth Cave National Park. The Junior Rangers Investigative Club Novels are based in various national parks, and there is no particular order to read them. Pick up a novel about your favorite park, and then check out the others if you are interested. Nathan W. Landrum has done some interesting things. From biking across the U.S.A to teaching Biology and Chemistry in Lesotho and China: he's bumbled through his share of adventures. (Usually with or in the footsteps of smarter, braver, people.) He shares more about those antics online. Nathan grew up spending school holidays in the National Parks where his family lived and worked. He would hike forest trails, snorkel coral reefs, watch local wildlife, and explore caves. He couldn't spend all of his time outdoors, or underground, so he always kept books on hand.He began writing at an early age. He'd journey parks with friends, real and imagined, and entangle himself in various escapades. He knows that each National Park is full of enough natural and historical intrigue to fuel a thousand stories. The Junior Rangers Investigative Club novels are his way to share experiences in and appreciation for our National Parks. While works like Coffee Chronicles, which is a long running episodic about a coffee-drinking boy and his alien friend, are focused on a more whimsical exploration of storytelling.Expect to find Nathan kayaking through mangroves, counting bison, or watching other people rock climb (from a safe distance) in a park near you while researching for the next adventure of Justin, Lucy, Bethany, and friends. Checkout the website www.alienjestpress.com to learn more.