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Discover the World of the Lakeland Mysteries and the man who wrote them.

Born in Bermuda in 1960, Warren Cabral is the author of numerous plays, musicals, short stories and now his first full-length novels in the form of stories for children. He was educated at Saltus Grammar School in Bermuda, during which time he began his first writing job aged 16 as a reporter on The Royal Gazette.   

After a 30-year career as an attorney in Bermuda and London, Warren returned to writing.  His launch into children’s fiction came when he crafted a short Christmas story for his two nieces, after inviting them to challenge him with their own prescription for characters, period and theme. From there, his current endeavour, The Lakeland Mysteries, was designed around two sisters, making them the heroines and setting the stories in their hometown of Cockermouth.

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Reader Reviews of the Fire on slate Fell

Reviews by Readers around the world – Young and Old

★★★★★
“Very enjoyable read.  Clever plot involving treasure hunters, misplaced artefacts and mysterious fires on the fells. Are the bikers goodies or baddies? Can the girls solve it?  Of course, they can and way ahead of the adults who aren’t even aware there is a mystery to solve.”
David ThomasFather of three and keen fell walker
★★★★★
“A truly Cumbrian story! I really like the way Warren Cabral uses Wray Castle and Cockermouth to weave another mystery for the telepathic sisters Isla and Mae to solve. Could the ghostly lad in the lane be based on the owl-hooting boy in Wordsworth’s ‘The Prelude’? Intriguing…” 
Katriona WadeMother of three, Shropshire
★★★★★
“The well-drawn characters of the young sleuths, who are both quirky and whip-smart, and the uniquely local nature of the mystery they solve, make this a great read! It was thoroughly enjoyable. I learned quite a bit about the Lake District, too. The psychic bond between the sibling detectives adds a magical touch to their relationship.”
Kathryn WinterChicago
★★★★★
“Join two extraordinary girls, Isla and Mae, as they unravel a mystery involving a peculiar white van, a phony fire, and hidden treasure. Through their silent communication and clever observations, these sisters engage readers from start to finish. Perfect for curious and imaginative children with a passion for solving mysteries.”
Judith LankaEducationalist, Zurich
★★★★★
“A thrilling read about two intelligent sisters trying to solve a puzzling mystery. An unexpected twist in the story makes it exciting and fun. The next book is already on my to-read list!” Charlotte Goldwyn, Falkner House School, aged 11.
Charlotte Goldwyn, 11Falkner House School
★★★★★
“If you want a wonderland mystery, mixing the imagination of children with the power of illustration, then this is a book for you. If you don't, still buy it - buy the Series - because it does something else which all creative art should do. It takes you from where you were to where the author wants you to be - whether or not you wanted to go there! It works.”
Michael SmithCompany Director, West Sussex
★★★★★
‘In this exciting mystery, two remarkable sisters watch the events around them and wonder why nothing is necessarily what it appears to be. Their natural curiosity and clever creative skills are put to the test as they try to put the pieces of the puzzle together. A thoroughly enjoyable Lakeland adventure that rattles along with its unique twists and turns.’
Janet LewisRetired, Scotland
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