X Marks the Haunt
$34.40
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
4 February 2026
Summary
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost—unleashing a dark force—it’s up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good.
Find the key. Put it back. Get rid of the ghost. It’s supposed to be simple…it’s not.
“Follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!“—Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heroes
Thanks to his mother’s jo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593811672 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593811674 |
| Author: | Lindsay Currie |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Delacorte Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 4 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 405g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
2026 Astra Award Nominee for Best Children’s Book!
“If sinister cemeteries and ghastly ghosts make your spine tingle with delight, follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!“—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Heroes
“A creepy, ghost-filled mystery set in a real-life graveyard? Count me in! Funny, frightening, and a little bit freaky, X Marks the Haunt is equal parts horror and heart.“—K.R. Alexander, author of The Fear Zone
”Fun and frightening. Currie’s plot twists and turns and tension ticks tighter and tighter, as mysteries mount and pages turn as fast as your heartbeat!“—Dan Poblocki, bestselling author of Tales to Keep You Up at Night
★ “Currie’s latest delivers another exciting and eerie mystery, expertly blending fascinating facts with fearsome fiction. Chilling, thrilling, and touching in equal measure.“—Booklist, starred review
★ “Currie has written a heart-pounding ghost story wrapped up in a compelling framework of friendship and personal morality. A must-have for all libraries that purchase ghost stories.“—School Library Journal, starred review
”Hair-raising and unexpectedly poignant. Horror with heart.“—Kirkus Reviews
”A captivating ghost story….an appealing offering for those seeking thrills and chills sans excess gore or violence.“—Publishers Weekly
“Prolific writer Currie offers another chilling horror story that highlights the haunted history of Chicago.“—The Bulletin
About The Author
Lindsay Currie
Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It’s Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she’s not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day.
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