Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery

Penny Nichols is a bright‑eyed, athletic fifteen‑year‑old who’s inherited her father’s knack for spotting clues wherever she goes. When her detective‑agency patriarch decides a “quiet” vacation is just what they need, the pair set off for the little‑known hamlet of Knob Hill, a spot that appears on no tourist map. Though the promise of rest sounds tempting, Penny can’t shake the feeling that something odd is waiting just beyond the cottage door.

The remote, windswept hilltop is dotted with quirky neighbors—a mysterious old man, an attic that seems to hide more than dust, and a string of strange incidents that begin to surface. As Penny settles in, everyday details—an odd lantern, a misplaced handkerchief, whispered conversations—start to form a puzzle she can’t ignore. With her natural curiosity and the keen investigative instincts she’s honed in Belton City, she’s poised to turn a simple getaway into her most intriguing case yet.