Bestselling author of acclaimed YA series 'The Mapmaker Chronicles' and 'The Ateban Cipher', A. L. (Alison) Tait is back with the intriguing story of two unlikely allies and a mystery to solve that could change their lives.

To be release 1 September 2020, 'The Fire Star: A Maven & Reeve Mystery' taps into Alison's passion for historical fiction and adventure and Central Coast audiences will be among the first to have the chance to discuss this captivating tale.

A maid with a plan. A squire with a secret. A missing jewel. A kingdom in turmoil. Maven and Reeve have three days to solve the mystery of the Fire Star. If they don’t, they’ll lose everything. This could be a complete disaster . . . or the beginning of a friendship.

Can't wait? Copies of 'The Mapmaker Chronicles' and 'The Ateban Cipher' are available now to reserve from your local library.

A little more about the author...

A multi-genre writer, teacher and speaker with many years’ experience in magazines, newspapers and online publishing, Allison is the co-host of the top-rating 'So You Want To Be A Writer podcast'. Allison lives on the south coast of New South Wales with her family.

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