When twelve-year-old Maya and her two best friends set out to explore Black Canyon National Park they expect rough trails, hidden overlooks, and a few rattlesnake warnings ? not a mystery that reaches back decades. But when an old ranger's journal surfaces with a torn map and a series of strange symbols, the trio is pulled into a national park mystery that will test their courage and their friendship.
Mystery in Black Canyon is a middle grade mystery packed with clues, daring hikes, and midnight stakeouts. As Maya follows the torn treasure map mystery through narrow ledges and down into a hidden cave clues emerge that will change everything she thought she knew about the canyon. The group's exploration mystery becomes a race against time when odd footprints, a late-night whistle, and tales of a park ranger ghost hint that someone ? or something ? is watching.
Perfect for fans of kids adventure book series, this youth paranormal adventure balances spine-tingling atmosphere with puzzle-solving fun. Wilder's tale blends natural wonder and eerie lore, turning every canyon ridge and pine-shadowed path into a piece of the puzzle. Readers will pore over maps, decode symbols, and hunt for the truth behind the haunted canyon while cheering for brave, clever heroes who solve problems without adult intervention.
Filled with heart, suspense, and outdoor thrills, Mystery in Black Canyon invites young readers to join an unforgettable journey into nature's secrets ? where every discovery returns them to the trail, and every trail leads deeper into the mystery.