The Van Gogh Deception

The Van Gogh Deception

Deron R. Hicks

Deron R. Hicks

Pablo Picasso once said "Art is the lie that enables us to see the truth." But how can you see the truth if you can't remember it? Having forgotten almost everything about himself, a young boy frantically races to discover who he is and why a group of covert people are after him. As the stakes continue to rise, the boy must piece together the disjointed clues of his origins while using his limited knowledge to stop one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted. Digitally interactive, QR codes woven throughout the book bring renowned paintings to readers fingertips in this breathtaking museum mystery.
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Tower of the Five Orders

Tower of the Five Orders

Deron R. Hicks

Deron R. Hicks

Colophon Letterford's life changed overnight when she uncovered Shakespeare's lost manuscripts. Now the authenticity of those manuscripts is in question . . . and the centuries-old family publishing business is in danger. In this exciting mystery, thirteen-year-old Colophon travels from Oxford's lofty Tower of the Five Orders to the dank depths of London's sewers in her pursuit of truth and honor. But the stakes are high. Budding cryptologists, Shakespeare fans, and mystery lovers alike will revel in the twists and turns of this fascinating middle grade sequel to Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave.
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Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

Deron R. Hicks

Deron R. Hicks

Twelve-year-old Colophon Letterford has a serious mystery on her hands. Will she discover the link between her family's literary legacy and Shakespeare's tomb before it's too late? Antique paintings, secret passages, locked mausoleums, a four-hundred-year-old treasure, and a cast of quirky (and some ignoble) characters all add up to a fun original adventure. Readers will revel in a whirlwind journey through literary time and space in real-world locales from Mont St. Michel to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Central Park!
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