A to Z Mysteries Books in Order
Part ofRon Roy Books in OrderExplore the A to Z Mysteries books by Ron Roy in order, with short summaries and a reading guide to help you choose where to start the series.
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A to Z Mysteries books in publication order
26 books
The Absent Author
by Ron Roy
1997
Dink invites his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, to Green Lawn, but the promised visit never happens. While the police suspect a missed flight, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the possibility of foul play.
The Bald Bandit
by Ron Roy
1997
A bank robbery has been caught on video by a redheaded boy, and a private investigator wants to find him. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose join the search, but their elusive witness seems determined to disappear.
The Canary Caper
by Ron Roy
1998
Mrs. Davis's canary disappears, and other pets in Green Lawn begin vanishing too. When Ruth Rose's cat Tiger goes missing, she joins Dink and Josh in tracking down whoever is taking the town's animals.
The Deadly Dungeon
by Ron Roy
1998
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose spend a night at Moose Manor, a castle in Maine. Strange noises behind the walls and rumors of a hidden dungeon lead the friends to investigate their unsettling surroundings.
The Empty Envelope
by Ron Roy
1998
Dink receives letters addressed to D. Duncan, although the messages inside are meant for someone named Doris. When one envelope arrives empty, he, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate whether the puzzling mail conceals a secret.
The Falcon's Feathers
by Ron Roy
1998
Josh discovers a falcon nest while sketching birds, but the young birds soon disappear. Other empty nests and an injured adult with trimmed feathers send Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose searching for a bird thief.
The Goose's Gold
by Ron Roy
1998
While vacationing in Florida, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose meet divers seeking sunken treasure aboard the Golden Goose. Promises of a share in the gold leave the friends questioning whether the expedition can be trusted.
The Haunted Hotel
by Ron Roy
1999
Near Halloween, disturbing sights and sounds suggest a ghost is haunting Green Lawn's Shangri-La Hotel. As guests become frightened, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the mysterious presence threatening the hotel's peaceful routine.
The Invisible Island
by Ron Roy
1999
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose discover a hundred-dollar bill while picnicking on Squall Island. When they return the next day, the whole island seems to have vanished, leaving them with an extraordinary mystery.
The Jaguar's Jewel
by Ron Roy
2000
During a visit to New York, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose see a museum's golden jaguar statue. When an emerald in its paw is replaced with a fake, the friends investigate the jewel's disappearance.
The Kidnapped King
by Ron Roy
2000
After the king and queen of Socotra are kidnapped, their son stays with Dink for protection. When the young prince also disappears, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose must investigate another abduction close to home.
The Lucky Lottery
by Ron Roy
2000
Lucky O'Leary receives a lottery ticket from his grandfather and discovers it has won a prize. Before he can claim it, the ticket is stolen, prompting Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to investigate.
The Missing Mummy
by Ron Roy
2001
A museum's Egyptian exhibition gives Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose a chance to see a child's mummy. When the mummy disappears and a tomb robbery emerges, the friends investigate the theft and its connection to treasure.
The Ninth Nugget
by Ron Roy
2001
At a Montana dude ranch, Josh pans for gold and finds an enormous nugget. When his discovery is stolen, he teams up with Dink and Ruth Rose to investigate the people around the ranch.
The Orange Outlaw
by Ron Roy
2001
While visiting Uncle Warren in New York, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose discover that a painting has been stolen from his apartment. Orange peels and strange orange hairs provide clues to the puzzling theft.
The Panda Puzzle
by Ron Roy
2001
Green Lawn's new park welcomes a panda and her baby, but the young animal is kidnapped. With a million-dollar ransom demanded, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate who could be behind the alarming disappearance.
The Quicksand Question
by Ron Roy
2002
Green Lawn raises money for a bridge to help ducks cross River Road safely. When the funds disappear, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow the thief's trail toward the dangerous ground around a patch of quicksand.
The Runaway Racehorse
by Ron Roy
2002
Uncle Warren's racehorse Whirlaway disappears and returns the following day, but then runs unusually slowly. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the horse's unexplained absence and the troubling change in its performance on the track.
The School Skeleton
by Ron Roy
2003
The skeleton in the school nurse's office, nicknamed Mr. Bones, has been stolen. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow mysterious clues around their school as they try to discover who took it and why.
The Talking T. Rex
by Ron Roy
2003
Jud brings a moving, talking T. rex statue to Green Lawn to raise money for a dinosaur museum. When the collected cash disappears after the show, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate to recover the funds.
The Unwilling Umpire
by Ron Roy
2004
A charity baseball game brings Green Lawn together while Mr. Pocket's valuable baseball collection is stolen. The umpire becomes the police's suspect, and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate to determine whether he is innocent.
The Vampire's Vacation
by Ron Roy
2004
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow a pale stranger into Ellie's Diner, where he seems to vanish. A mark on Ellie's neck raises alarming questions, sending the friends searching for an explanation before they become victims themselves.
The White Wolf
by Ron Roy
2004
During a visit to the Maine wilderness, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose watch a white wolf with her pups. When the young wolves are stolen, the friends search for the culprits and the missing animals.
The X'ed-out X-ray
by Ron Roy
2005
Dink injures his arm during a concert, just as the singer's diamond necklace disappears. He and his friends investigate whether the events are connected and examine his X-ray for a clue to the missing jewelry.
The Yellow Yacht
by Ron Roy
2005
A vacation in Costra gives Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose time for swimming and snorkeling, until an island robbery interrupts their fun. They investigate whether a mysterious yacht docked nearby is connected to the crime.
The Zombie Zone
by Ron Roy
2005
While visiting Louisiana's bayous, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose hear that a silver-haired zombie is digging up graves. The friends investigate the frightened village's cemetery to discover whether the stories are real or conceal another explanation.
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