Into the Dark Mass market paperbound - 2009

In Echo Falls, secrets buried in the past don't always stay there.

In the third book in the Edgar Award-nominated and national bestselling Echo Falls series, Peter Abrahams's talent for building suspense shines as Ingrid embarks on her most harrowing adventure yet. Perfect for middle schoolers looking for a good mystery.

An idyllic day of snowshoeing on Grampy's land with the sheriff's son, Joey, turns out to be less than idyllic when thirteen-year-old super sleuth Ingrid Levin-Hill stumbles on a body lying in the snow.

This discovery sends the town of Echo Falls into a tailspin in which secrets long hidden are revealed and Grampy gets sent to jail. While Ingrid works to clear Grampy's name and uncover what really happened to the man in the snow, she discovers even more secrets she wishes she never knew. Just like the character Gretel, whom Ingid is playing in a local production of Hansel and Gretel, Ingrid must go deep into the darkness to find the truth.

The Kliatt reviewer commented: "I've read the two previous Echo Falls mysteries featuring Ingrid (Down the Rabbit Hole and Behind the Curtain) and enjoyed them, but I think this one may be the best of all."

With her grandfather's freedom on the line, can this amateur sleuth piece together the clues before it's too late?

• Small Town Secrets: In the snowy town of Echo Falls, a shocking discovery unearths long-buried secrets that could tear Ingrid's family apart.
• A Whodunnit for Kids: When her own grandfather is arrested, thirteen-year-old Ingrid Levin-Hill must follow a trail of clues to find the real killer.
• Girl Detective: For fans of smart, determined heroines, Ingrid channels her inner Sherlock Holmes to investigate a crime the police think is already solved.
• Winter Mystery: The chilling discovery of a body in the snow kicks off a suspenseful adventure perfect for reading on a cold night.
• Page-Turning Suspense: A thrilling plot with twists and turns that will keep middle school readers guessing until the very end.