The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch (12 page)

“Where are all the customers?” Violet whispered to Jessie.

“Maybe they were scared off by all of the gargoyles,” Benny whispered.

“This place is a little bit spooky, being so empty,” Jessie whispered.

“Maybe we should keep our eyes peeled for clues,” whispered Henry, trying not to be heard as the bald man surrounded by all of those gargoyles welcomed the family into the empty, spooky place.

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Cover art by Logan Kline

Illustrations by Anthony VanArsdale

ISBN: 978-1-5040-0753-5

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