Laura Marlin Mysteries 4 Books Collection Set By Lauren St John - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Dead Man's Cove (Laura Marlin Mysteries 1)
Kidnap in the Caribbean: Book 2
Kentucky Thriller: Book 3
The Secret of Supernatural Creek: Book 5

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444001488 9781444003277 9781444006476 9781510102644

Overview:
Dive into a quartet of debut-to-edge-of-adventure mysteries starring Laura Marlin, a bright, fearless 11-year-old detective whose curiosity knows no bounds. This four-book collection gathers the first four Laura Marlin mysteries as written by Lauren St John: Dead Man's Cove, Kidnap in the Caribbean, Kentucky Thriller, and The Secret of Supernatural Creek. Set across windswept Cornish shores, sun-drenched Caribbean coasts, the buoyant bustle of Newmarket, and wide-open Australian skies, these tales blend clever puzzles, fast-paced action, and heartwarming friendship. Laura’s loyal sidekick is Skye, her three-legged husky, and together with a dash of wit and a pinch of courage, they unravel secrets that threaten to upend a young girl’s sense of safety and belonging. Winner of the 2011 Blue Peter Book of the Year Award, Dead Man's Cove anchors a series beloved by fans of engaging, accessible detective fiction for younger readers.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This collection shines because it follows Laura Marlin’s spark of investigative instinct across wildly different settings, each book offering a fresh mystery, new clues, and escalating stakes. Lauren St John folds authentic details—local colour, cultural nuance, and realistic detective methodology—into page-turning plots that reward careful observation and persistence. The quartet offers a cohesive reading journey: a hero you root for, a loyal animal companion, and a tone that balances suspense with warmth and humour. Collectors will appreciate the consistent character voice and the way the stories build upon Laura’s growing confidence and resourcefulness, while gift Buyers will love the seamless, ready-made reading experience in a single, beautifully packaged set.

Books Included in This Collection:
Dead Man's Cove
In this opening adventure, Laura relocates from a children's home to live with her uncle in Cornwall, craving real-life thrills beyond her beloved detective novels. Suspense surrounds a forbidding seaside house, mysterious messages, and a silent figure from Laura’s past. With Skye the three-legged husky by her side, Laura starts to piece together clues that hint at secrets buried in Dead Man's Cove, setting the stage for a fearless young detective’s journey into danger and discovery.

Kidnap in the Caribbean
Laura wins a dream Caribbean trip with her uncle, only to find danger follows them ashore. Tariq—her friend—and Skye join the voyage, but Antigua holds a threatening shadow: the vanishing Calvin Redfern and a ruthless gang. As volcanoes awaken and allies turn uncertain, Laura must navigate deceit, loyalty, and a race against time to uncover who is really in danger and how to bring them home safely.

Kentucky Thriller
Laura’s love of horses leads to a rescue that becomes a test of trust and truth. Her uncle grants a horse to Laura, but ownership hinges on tracing the animal’s past to confirm it isn’t stolen. A journey from Newmarket to the Kentucky Derby plunges Laura into the murky world of race-fixing, where motives are suspect and every lead carries risk. Courage and clever deduction are Laura’s best allies as she uncovers the hidden layers of a mystery that intertwines sport, loyalty, and justice.

The Secret of Supernatural Creek
In the fifth mystery, Laura resumes her investigations after a break of sorts, only to face renewed peril as Mr A, a feared nemesis, reappears. As the stakes rise with suspicious accidents and a potential threat against Laura, she must persuade friends that danger is real and imminent. This standalone-feeling, high-tension adventure deepens Laura’s world with new settings, sharper puzzles, and the enduring question: can she outthink a foe bent on revenge?

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Perfect for parents seeking exciting, age-appropriate mysteries for early middle-grade readers, book lovers who enjoy clever amateur-detective tales, and fans of character-driven adventure. The quartet is ideal for gifting to young readers who crave suspense with warmth, loyalty, and a dash of travel; great for siblings and classrooms alike, encouraging persistence, critical thinking, and a love of reading journeys that span different cultures and landscapes.

Key Benefits:

• Engaging, puzzle-driven plots featuring a brave young heroine
• Compelling settings—from Cornwall to the Caribbean, to Kentucky and Australia
• Strong themes of friendship, resilience, and problem-solving
• Consistent voice and approachable prose for confident readers
• Beautiful, durable paperback editions in one-value collection
• Perfect for binge-reading and gifting to mystery-loving youngsters

About the Author:
Lauren St John is an award-winning author known for weaving fast-moving mysteries with heartfelt character moments. The Laura Marlin Mysteries feature a sharp, determined young detective and her loyal dog companion, delivering accessible, engaging adventures that appeal to readers transitioning from chapter books to longer novels. St John’s blend of suspense, humor, and warmth has earned a devoted following among children, parents, and educators alike, making her one of the leading voices in contemporary children’s detective fiction in the UK.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete Laura Marlin mysteries collection offers immediate immersion in Laura’s thrilling, globe-trotting cases, with a reliable, satisfying narrative voice across all four titles. The set provides excellent value for money, a coherent reading arc, and a ready-made gift that’s equally suited to young readers building a personal library or families seeking shared reading adventures. With memorable characters, brisk pacing, and rewarding mystery-solving, this collection stands out as a premium, child-friendly box of adventures ready to spark hours of reading joy.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.