"Exciting thrills, fast-paced plot, distinctive characters. A thoroughly enjoyable coming-of-age mystery yarn! Our verdict: GET IT!" - KIRKUS Reviews "A smart adventure that keeps you guessing until the last page."
"Hard to put down. Humor, suspense, great storytelling!"
"Captivating... with a dynamic trio you can't help but root for."
"Vivid L.A. settings, authentic characters, a wild ride for all ages."
It's 2009. Smartphones are fast becoming the next big thing; Tik Tok, Instagram, and "influencers" don't yet exist; and young Jeffrey James - almost 13, from Iowa - is living his dream: visiting California for the first time!
But his exciting tour of L.A. (guided by his cousin Margaret and their new friend Diana) takes a dark turn when his new phone starts spitting out strange texts - ones that point to places where crazy things happen: accidents, fires, even worse - that soon spiral out of control, putting them all in danger!
And as they desperately search for answers, one thing becomes clear: detective work is a lot harder than it looks, especially for such an unlikely trio of misfits. There's Jeffrey - the bookworm from the boonies; Margaret - his loner cousin with an attitude; and Diana - rich, beautiful, and bored (but with a really cool limo driver).
So what could possibly go wrong?
Full of heart and humor, and set against a backdrop of L.A. landmarks and sun-kissed beaches - from a Brentwood mansion and Malibu cave, to cruising the streets of Hollywood in a Rolls Royce classic - what starts as a magical travel adventure quickly morphs into a heart-pounding thrill ride.
Blending danger, fun, and brain-teasers, Smart Phone is a unique mystery adventure for all ages, lingering long past its final shocking page. The world we think we know is changing - but for better or worse?
