The Hardy Boys meets Gravity Falls in this delightfully spooky middle grade adventure about a small town with secrets, the monster lurking in its shadows, and the misunderstood new kid who has to believe the unbelievable to save them all.
Coming July 21, 2026
★ “A cheerworthy adventure rich in frights and surprises.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A rip-roaring tale that boasts a pervasive sense of adventure.” ―Publisher’s Weekly
“A great, plucky protagonist, a small cast of Scooby-gang-like kids, and plenty of clueless adults makes this a fun romp for middle-grade fans of Stranger Thingsand cryptids.” ―Booklist
“The spooky adventures of Dig and Elliot breathe contemporary light into the classic Dracula story while also hitting on deeper themes of family, friendship, and being misunderstood.” ―School Library Journal
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