The Fire on Slate Fell

“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.”

‘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."

"This story is wonderfully written and illustrated. It captured the attention of my 6-year-old granddaughter who identified with the amateur detectives. She improved her vocabulary with new words, always a bonus. Good read indeed."

“A well-written tale that engages the reader from the very start and that cannot help but make you look forward to the next Lakeland Mystery.”

“Move over Enid Blyton! With their telepathic powers and sharp eyes, sleuthing sisters Mae and Isla Donaldson get on the trail of a missing Cumbrian treasure trove. Fast paced, this fun read features bikers The Fells Angels, crooked curators and dodgy detectorists. The mystery unravels in the streets of Cockermouth and only Mae and Isla can figure out the vanishing Fire on Slate Fell!” 

“I thoroughly enjoyed The Fire on Slate Fell and it left me wanting more! I just loved the characters especially Isla & Mae and their secret communication!  It is written in such a descriptive way; it transported me straight to the Lake District with all its beauty. The Lakeland Mysteries are the 21st Century’s answer to the Famous 5.”

“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.”

“I really enjoyed The Fire on Slate Fell! It’s a satisfying mystery with an old-school touch. Reminded me of the Nancy Drew series I read when I was younger, but the story is well pitched for an adult reader right to the end.”

“These two sisters are natural detectives; Isla with her talent for drawing exactly what she sees, and Mae with her word memory cues that help her keep track of clues. Their ability to communicate without speaking make for an engaging pair to solve another mystery. Enjoy the twists and turns of this Lakeland Mystery where intrigue on the fells gives an authentic touch to this adventure story. The one scene that might be considered scary depending on the age of the reader is deftly handled and quite short.”

“In this, the first of the “Lakeland Mysteries” series, we meet Mae and Isla, indomitable sisters who share ‘electric thoughts’.  Mae is rational and pragmatic, Isla is spontaneous and artistic, both are passionate for fair play.  When a gang of bikers arrive in Cockermouth and strangers appear, seemingly to coincide with a presentation at the girls’ school by the curator of the local museum, things are about to change - and not for the better.  With a baffling plot, perplexed parents and puzzled police, can Mae and Isla work quickly to uncover a crime hidden in plain sight?  Narrated fluently at pace, this is a book which adventure lovers everywhere will enjoy.”