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Dive into the world of detectives with this collection of tales featuring quirky sleuths solving perplexing crimes, from classic novels to modern YA mysteries.
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Presenting Mystery Jeopardy
Missing sacred white bats and dolphin mascots need have no fear when this goofy guy is on the trail. Who is Ace Ventura, Pet Detective?
This rumpled TV detective trapped his suspects by appearing he didn’t have a clue! Who is Columbo?
A famous diamond with a flaw resembling a pink animal eludes this bumbling French Detective. Who is Inspector Closeau?
Dumb luck plus trusty gizmos help this clueless detective solve crimes. Who is Inspector Gadget?
The author hasn’t revealed if this lingerie salesperson turned bounty hunter will end up with the mysterious Ranger or Officer Morelli. Who is Stephanie Plum?
This author’s mustached detective with the egg shaped head uses his little gray cells to solve crimes. Who is Agatha Christie?
This intelligent police detective, wearing his trademark 2 way wrist radio, matches wits with grotesque villains. Who is Dick Tracy?
This elderly spinster often outsmarts the police in St. Mary Mead. Who is Miss Marple?
Bobby Goren is an extremely intelligent detective with an encyclopedic knowledge on this TV series. What is Law and Order: Criminal Intent
Forensic science is the center of this TV show characterize by unusual camera angles, graphic images, and crime reconstructions. What is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation?
Stanley Yelnats is accused of stealing a pair of shoes and is sent to camp in this YA novel that became a movie. What is Holes by Louis Sachar?
The main character in this book documents his experience in the courtroom by writing a movie script. What is Monster by Walter Dean Myers?
Eli works in Wyatt’s Laboratories and soon discovers something isn’t right in genetic engineering in this Edgar Award winning science fiction/suspense novel. What is Double Helix by Nancy Werlin?
The main character in this book is buried alive, and only a walkie talkie links her to the outside world. What is What Happened to Cass McBride? By Gail Giles?
This mystery is set in medieval times has supernatural elements, including a dead teen coming back to life as a bat. What is Never Trust a Dead Man by Vivian Vande Velde?
This teenage sleuth has been around since 1930 and is still 16 years old and solving crime this summer in a new movie! Who is Nancy Drew?
This British teen spy has been described as James Bond with all the toys but without the sex and booze! Who is Alex Rider?
She thinks teen detectives are prissy know-it-alls until her favorite knock off purse is stolen and she wants it back. Who is Lulu Dark?
An autistic teen discovers family secrets while investigating a neighborhood crime in this YA/Adult novel. What is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time?
Working in a subway lost and found seems like a dull summer job to 17 yr old Duncan until he finds the diary of a possible serial killer. What is Acceleration by Graham McNamee?
He is Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick. Who is Dr. John Watson?
He was the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
He was Sherlock Holmes arch enemy. Who was Professor James Moriarty?
This is Holmes’ base of operations. What is 221B Baker Street, London?
This story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes. What is a Study in Scarlet, published in 1887.