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RJ
RJ
Series · 7 books · 2013-2014
By
P.J. Ryan
Books in series
#1
The Mysterious Crate
2013
RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. In this mystery, RJ and his younger pal Joey come upon Mr. Porter, the new tenant in 3B, while he is trying to maneuver a very large and mysterious crate into his apartment. What is inside the mysterious box and will RJ and Joey solve the mystery without blowing their cover?
#2
RJ - Boy Detective #2
2013
Note: "Vampire Hunting" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 24 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. In this mystery, RJ hears a very unusual thumping noise and finds himself, along with his younger pal Joey, ducking potential vampires as they set out to get to the bottom of it.
#3
Alien Goo!
2013
Note: "Alien Goo!" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 26 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. RJ is getting caught up in disgusting green goo everywhere he goes. After seeing some strange bright lights at the park one night, he and Joey are determined to catch the aliens before they get what they are seeking...possibly RJ and Joey!
#4
Mystery Poo!
2013
Note: "Mystery Poo!" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 26 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. Someone is NOT obeying the local rule of cleaning up after their pets and RJ and Joey keep finding themselves tracking this smelly mess around behind them. They are determined to solve this mystery and find the guilty party.
#5
Mr. Pip Is Missing!
2014
Note: "Mr. Pip Is Missing!" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 30-35 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. RJ and Joey are very excited about the summer, especially their favorite daily treat of ice cream. Then the worse thing possible occurs and one day Mr. Pip's ice cream truck is nowhere to be seen. Will RJ and Joey be able to track down the strange guy who seems to be responsible for the disappearance of Mr. Pip and their daily treat?
#6
Where Is Hensely?
2014
Note: "Where Is Hensely?" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 30-35 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. Something terrible has happened to Hensely, the doorman. RJ and Joey fear the worst when it seems that a famous magician has done the unthinkable. Will they be able to crack the case in time to save their friend or is he gone for good?
#8
The Cheese Thief
2014
Note: "The Cheese Thief" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 30-35 pages) RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. RJ and Joey look forward to pizza night at Tony's every week. Imagine their disappointment when pizza service is halted due to a cheese thief in the neighborhood. Who would steal cheese? RJ and Joey are on the case and it's lookin to be one of the most dangerous off all the mysteries that they've ever solved.
Author
P.J. Ryan
Author · 54 books