Teen Mystery Series Sparks Controversy: Is Its Message Too Intense for Young Readers?

RALEIGH, N.C. - Aug. 26, 2024 - PRLog -- Interview with Author

Q: Who is the target audience for Skull Creek Stakeout?

The Caden Chronicles Series is intended for middle-grade readers and up, particularly those who enjoy mystery, adventure, and clean, family-friendly content. The stories are also suitable for adults who enjoy a nostalgic read reminiscent of the Hardy Boys series.

Q: Why should a boy or girl begin reading the Caden Chronicles Series?

Novels in the Caden Chronicles Series are fast, fun, clean teen and tween books. Boys and girls will fall in love with the quirky characters Nick meets, their oddball antics, and the way Nick solves murder cases by watching police and detective shows—all while Nick displays daring confidence and finds himself in trouble and danger.

Q: Why should parents buy the Caden Chronicles Series for their boys and girls?

Parents will appreciate the clean elements and moral values that avoid profanity and sexual situations. As an imperfect teen sleuth, Nick is troubled by the phoniness he sees around him and the lies of others that pass for facts. Above all, he wants to find the truth. This drives him to act in ways that lead him toward danger. Each book has some romance, but it's innocent and clean. The girls who help Nick solve the cases are independent, smart, brave, and often see things Nick overlooks.

Q: What age is appropriate for these books?

The Caden Chronicles Series is appropriate for mature fifth-grade readers. Other parents may choose sixth or seventh grade because Nick is solving a murder. Due to his study (TV watching) of crimes and murder cases, he also thinks and acts like a more seasoned detective might. It's also a great, nostalgic read for adults who enjoyed the Hardy Boys series!

Q: What is the theme of Skull Creek Stakeout?

What if a person could live forever? What would that look like? How could it happen? Jesus says, "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will live forever." — John 6:54. We know he was speaking figuratively, that His blood for our sins gives us eternal life. So, in a sense, the pirating of the message of Jesus and the gothic horror vampire myth that sprang from this truth is what spurred me to write *Skull Creek Stakeout*. I want readers of all ages to know there is life beyond the grave, and we do not have to drink blood to enjoy eternal life. — Eddie Jones, Pirate Preacher

Learn more about this controversial title at: https://eddiejones.org/books/skull-creek-stakeout/ or at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946016969/