Smart Phone: A Mystery Adventure

“A unique, engaging mystery for readers of all ages. Exciting and thought-provoking with humor and heart, brilliantly ensuring an unforgettable reading experience.” — REVIEW TALES

“A fast-paced plot with distinctive characters brings old-school detective tales into the 21st century with a fresh, modern appeal. A thoroughly enjoyable mystery adventure! Our verdict: GET IT!” — KIRKUS REVIEWS

“A wild California roller coaster ride with vivid L.A. settings.”

“Hard to put down. Humor, suspense, great storytelling.”

“3 terrific characters you can’t help but root for.”

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Almost 13 and visiting California for the first time, Jeffrey James is getting the grand tour of L.A. from his cousin and a new friend.

Gorgeous beaches. A jaw-dropping Brentwood mansion. Hollywood movie studios. Limo rides. Horseback-riding. A secret cave in Malibu.

Until things go sideways… and one very smart phone takes them for the ride of a lifetime!

They’re three unlikely companions — polar opposites, actually — who somehow bond into a surprising team of young detectives under extraordinary circumstances: The wide-eyed boy from Iowa; the loner Valley girl with a major attitude (but amazing memory skill); and the bored, beautiful L.A. rich kid with her own limo driver.

So what could possibly go wrong?

Full of heart and humor, and set against a backdrop of famous landmarks and sun-kissed beaches, what begins as a magical travel adventure soon morphs into a heart-pounding thrill ride.

With its delicious blend of danger, fun, and brain-teasers, this unique and thought-provoking mystery adventure is a great read for all ages. A timely, eye-opening, feel-good story that lingers long past its final pages.

From the Publisher

L.A. Landmarks From The Book

Santa Monica Pier

The first concrete pier on the West Coast (built in 1909) offers attractions for tourists and locals alike, including its famous solar-powered Ferris Wheel (barely visible in the background) and marks the final destination of Route 66, the legendary cross-country highway once linking Chicago to the West Coast.

Capital Records Building

The iconic structure, created to appear as a stack of vinyl records with a needle on top, as seen from the world-famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine.

Griffith Observatory

Sitting atop Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, it’s the most visited observatory in the world, featuring its 4-ton, “most looked-through telescope” on the planet.

Sunset Bronson Studios

Built in 1919 on Sunset Boulevard, it was the original home of Warner Bros. West Coast Studios, where the first “talking” movie — The Jazz Singer — was created in 1927.

Zuma Beach

A favorite spot in the story, along the shores of Malibu, California.

The Hollywood Sign

Featured in nearly every photo or video of “Tinseltown,” the Hollywood Sign was first erected in 1923 for a housing development called “Hollywoodland.” Perched on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, it’s instantly recognized worldwide.

Ventura Boulevard

The world’s longest continuous stretch of wall-to-wall businesses, Ventura Boulevard spans eighteen miles through a half dozen towns in the San Fernando Valley, gaining fame in songs, TV shows, and movies for its massive length.

The La Brea Tar Pits

The La Brea Tar Pits, one of the world’s most famous fossil sites, has preserved Ice Age remains for over 50,000 years and continues to captivate visitors with bubbling prehistoric discoveries.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peter C. Goldberger
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 096601880X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0966018806
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches