"Blackjack, come quick! Someone's been stealing from the food bowls!" my trusty assistant, Greta Gumshoe, called from the kitchen in fright. I sprang from my home office desk, quickly padding across the floor to see what was wrong. Finally, I had a case to crack. After all, there's nothing better for a detective like me than a good mystery to solve ? even if it's happening in my own backyard!
Follow Blackjack Bikack as he tracks down the clues and meets some colorful characters during his search for the Near-Sighted Nabber!

Maggie Claire gave up a career in education to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. In addition to House of Vultures, she is the author of Attila the Hummer, a chapter book for middle grade readers. She is also a freelance photographer who regularly posts her photos on her website and social media. She lives near Waco, TX.