(4) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. In his sixth culinary-flavored adventure-mystery, whiz-kid chef Neil Flambé and cousin Larry travel to Arizona to attend a food-truck festival. A local legend of a lost gold mine sends them on an adventure that pits them against a local sheriff with eyes set on the treasure. This installment simmers a bit too long, but the romp has its pleasing moments; pen-and-ink sketches are included.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Christopher and his fellow juvenile survivors of an attack on their space-colony mining community (MiNRS) go on the offensive against a new "Lander" who wants to destroy what's left. Their mysterious contact from Earth hints at deeper conspiracies. Broadly drawn characters lack nuance, but well-defined conflicts among the survivors maximize narrative tension, and the near-continuous cinema-ready action sequences flow smoothly.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. After dining at Chez Flambé, Lord Lane goes missing; and to Neil Flambé's dismay, the Queen of England summons the young chef and his hyper-sensitive nose to help solve the mystery. An antique jar of honey, a Shakespearean code, a kidnapping, and a tour of London's landmarks make for a captivating read for mystery fans, gourmands-in-training, and history buffs alike.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. Teen chef phenom Neil Flambé is gifted in the kitchen and at the crime scene, thanks to an ultrasensitive nose. When not in school or at the stove, Neil and his nose help the police investigate murders, abductions, and curses. Readers who like their mysteries with a dash of history will dig into these satisfying offerings. Review covers these Neil Flambé Capers titles:Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction, Neil Flambé and the Crusader's Curse, and Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. Teen chef phenom Neil Flambé is gifted in the kitchen and at the crime scene, thanks to an ultrasensitive nose. When not in school or at the stove, Neil and his nose help the police investigate murders, abductions, and curses. Readers who like their mysteries with a dash of history will dig into these satisfying offerings. Review covers these Neil Flambé Capers titles:Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction, Neil Flambé and the Crusader's Curse, and Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. In this fourth culinary-adventure-mystery installment, Neil's cousin Larry (an aspiring manga artist) goes missing en route to Tokyo; chef extraordinaire Neil and gang head to Japan, where they face off against a food-obsessed, psychopathic billionaire and follow clues to ancient treasure. Action in and out of the kitchen builds excitement, and pen-and-ink illustrations capture the sleuthing characters throughout their adventure.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. Teen chef phenom Neil Flambé is gifted in the kitchen and at the crime scene, thanks to an ultrasensitive nose. When not in school or at the stove, Neil and his nose help the police investigate murders, abductions, and curses. Readers who like their mysteries with a dash of history will dig into these satisfying offerings. Review covers these Neil Flambé Capers titles:Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction, Neil Flambé and the Crusader's Curse, and Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 Neil Flambé Capers series. Fourteen-year-old chef/budding detective Neil Flambé finds himself on the case--and on the hook--when some of the town's best chefs turn up dead. Certain clues from the crime scenes, including apparent ties to Marco Polo, make Neil the most logical choice to solve the mystery. There's lots of humor and intrigue to be found, if the main character's arrogance doesn't task readers' patience.

Reviewer: David Elzey