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The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
Books in series
#1
A Slash in the Night
1997
When a break-in at the art gallery owned by Cindi Ornette's Uncle Phil threatens to close the hottest hangout in Cocoa Beach, Shelby must help her friend before the art thief strikes again. Original.
#2
Takeout Stakeout
1997
Shelby must quickly sniff out the truth when her friend Will is suspected of robbing a burger joint and is soon in disguise, scouting for clues in the houses of each likely candidate. Original.
#3
Hot Rock
1997
A crime wave rocks Cocoa Beach! First the Mars rock on exhibit at the touring Space Museum disappears, then $500,000 worth of gems are stolen! Detective Hineline assigns Detective Sergeant Ramirez to investigate the missing rock case. Naturally, Shelby tags along. The prime suspect is Shelby's classmate Tom Rivers, a space nut fired from his job at the museum after accusing the museum's owner of faking exhibits. But Shelby's busy checking out Morgan Kane, the museum's owner, and his assistant, Dave Pitt. Is it an inside job? Is Kane's scientific consultant, Dr. Melanie Burgess, hiding something on her state-of-the-art computer? And how about the sudden appearance of an infamous criminal? Is he connected to either theft? With evidence mounting against Tom Rivers and The Phantom on the loose, Shelby and her friends Cindi and Noah must crack the case in record time. But is it possible to have too many suspects?
#4
Rock 'n' Roll Robbery
1997
A costume worn by famous rock star Bobby Hatrack is stolen, and Shelby Woo is on the case. But who would want to steal a bunch of sequins? Shelby and her friends, Cindi and Noah, look for clues. . . and suspects! Maddy Baker, "The Number One Fan," is obsessed with everything Bobby, including the restraining order she got for bothering him too much—and has framed on her wall. Did she want to add to her collection? Bobby Hatrack impersonator Robby H even got plastic surgery to look like the famous performer; a real Bobby costume would complete the job. A bitter argument about money ended the partnership of Bobby and Jim Lock, who might want the costume for revenge. The stage is set for a show-stopping crime. Can Shelby solve the case before the music fades. . . and the thief makes his escape?
#5
Cut and Run
1998
When a race horse's saddle is sabotaged, Detective Hineline arrests Tommy Eng, the teenager who saddled the horse. Now, Shelby must prove Tommy's innocence...before there's another accident.
#6
House Arrest
1998
When the eccentric Miss Packwood disappears before launching yet another renovation of strange Packwood Manor, Shelby finds suspects in the woman's greedy niece and nephew, the manor's designer, and a thieving housemaid. Original.
#7
Comic Book Criminal
1998
Hot young comic book creator Dirk Vista is missing! And right before the launch of his new comic book, "Spaceman." Who would kidnap the artist—and why? Was it the mysterious fan who's been following Dirk in disguise? How far would she go to meet her idol? Or was it Dirk's new agent, Ashley Prescott? Would she do anything to pull a major publicity stunt—even kidnap her own client? What about Mack Higgins, the artist who helped Dirk get his start in the comic business? Has this creator of superheroes turned into a villain? Shelby knows there's nothing comical about this case. She's determined to catch the kidnapper—faster than you can say "Thwack! Splat! Kapow!"
#8
Frame-Up
1998
Strange things are going on at the police station. Shelby's friend Susan Skelton has been accused of embezzling $10,000 in bail money. But Shelby doesn't believe that sweet, middle-aged Susan would commit such a crime. She knows it has to be a frame-up, but why? And more important—who? One thing is clear: the culprit must have had access to Susan's desk and files. Could it have been Officer Jack Bridges? Perhaps this new patrolman's not as loyal as he appears. Or could it have been . . . Detective Hineline? It sure doesn't seem his nature, but he's been acting very secretive lately. Suddenly, everyone at the station is becoming a suspect. Shelby knows it's up to her to find out who framed Susan. But the more clues she uncovers, the more complicated his case becomes!
#10
High Wire
1999
After a suspicious accident occurs at the circus, Shelby is determined to find out who's been clowning around.
#11
Fire Proof
1999
Shelby is in London as part of an exchange program. During a performance of Romeo and Juliet, the stage bursts into flames and many people are injured. Who's behind this act of arson? (Original)
Authors
Alan Goodman
Author · 2 books
Diana G. Gallagher
Author · 66 books
John Peel
Author · 89 books
Lydia C. Marano
Author · 2 books
David Cody Weiss
Author · 20 books
Cathy West
Author · 24 books
Mark Dubowski
Author · 5 books
Brad Strickland
Author · 56 books
Barbara Strickland
Author · 2 books
Jim Durk
Author · 1 book
Suzanne Collins
Author · 28 books
Jamie Ponti
Author · 4 books
Vicki Erwin
Author · 11 books
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
Series ·
13
books · 1997-1999
By
Alan Goodman
,
Diana G. Gallagher
,
John Peel
, and more
#13
Man Overboard
1999
Shelby goes whale-watching aboard the Nantucket Nell on the very day money disappears from the sight-seeing company's safe. Soon, the prime suspect comes out of hiding and teams up with Shelby to prove his innocence—and surface with the truth.
#14
Friends In Need
1999
Tension and jealousy erupt when Cindi and Noah, Shelby's best friends from Florida, come to visit, between them and her new Boston friends, Angie and Vince, until all five of them team up to catch a thief. Original.
#15
Ski-Slope Sabotage
1999
Someone seems bent on injuring Vince's mischevious friend Jack on the ski slopes after he enters the Maple Sugar Queen contest posing as a woman. Original.