A Baxter Kids Adventure Books in Order

A Baxter Kids Adventure is a family-friendly mystery series about Jason Baxter and his twelve-year-old twins, Eric and Abbie. Jason is a professional skeptic and online investigator, while his children bring curiosity, courage, and their own way of looking at things. Together, they travel to places with spooky reputations and try to separate real danger from tall tales.

The strange stuff is never just for show.

The first book, The Secret of Death Trap Mine, takes the Baxters to Skagway, Alaska, where reports of paranormal activity surround a Gold Rush-era mine. Jason expects to investigate the claims with a critical eye. Instead, the family finds itself in the middle of a local conflict, with evidence suggesting that the supposed ghost stories may hide someone else's agenda.

That setup defines the series. Each adventure begins with a mystery that has a supernatural flavor, then pushes the family toward hidden motives, local history, and risky discoveries. The books make room for chills and suspense without losing the sense that the Baxters are a family working through trouble together.

Eric and Abbie get to matter.

They are not passengers while the adults solve everything. Their questions, observations, and willingness to investigate help drive the story. Jason's skeptical approach also gives the series a useful tension: he wants proof, while the world around him keeps producing events that are difficult to explain.

Later books move the family to other ominous settings, including The Mystery of Ravensbeak Manor and The Mystery of the Lady of the Lake. Old buildings, local legends, and secrets from the past create the atmosphere, while the core remains a mystery with something real at stake.

The tone is adventurous, creepy in a kid-friendly way, and rooted in faith-based family storytelling. Begin with The Secret of Death Trap Mine to meet the Baxters and see how the series balances paranormal possibilities with clue-following, travel, and family teamwork.