The Curse of the Lost Cave: Volume 2

It’s Outlaw Days in Sassafras Springs, and everyone in town has ＂treasure fever.＂ Can Raven and her friends discover a legendary treasure before it falls into the wrong hands?

When a mysterious book is unearthed at a nearby archaeological dig, Raven Gallows and her friends embark on a quest to uncover the rumored hidden treasure of the legendary outlaw Alf Bolin.

But they quickly discover they’re not the only ones chasing the prize. Dominion, a shadowy conglomerate with a suspicious history, is also on the hunt. Raven suspects that her mother and the elusive Dupin Society might also be investigating a deeper conspiracy tied to the corporation.

Facing rival treasure hunters, cryptic riddles, and potential betrayal, Raven must rely on her wits and courage, and her trust in her friends, to stay ahead of those who might steal the treasure for their own use. Along the way, she grapples with questions of morality, the preservation of history, and the sacrifices required to pursue the truth.

When the Truth Trackers’ journey leads them to a lost cave, they must survive a final test of honor and bravery to outsmart their adversaries and recover the treasure--before it’s too late.

Stephanie Bearce is a history detective and a science nerd who loves turning her discoveries into books for kids. She is an award-winning author of thirty-five traditionally published nonfiction books as well as the first novel in the Raven Gallows mystery series: The Secret of Moonrise Manor. Stephanie frequently presents at conferences, schools, literature festivals, and libraries around the country. A winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award and the SCBWI Work in Progress Grant, Stephanie’s books have also been selected for the NSTA Recommended Reading List.

She lives near St. Louis, Missouri, with her family.