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Curse of Calamity Wells

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Focus on the Family

£10.74

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Due for release on 04 November 2025. Pre-order today.

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The Last Chance Detectives book series is an exciting blend of action, adventure, and mystery. Set in the fictional Southwest town of Ambrosia, the four young detectives—Mike, Winnie, Ben, and Spence—use an old B-17 bomber as their clubhouse, where they work to solve cases and learn spiritual truths along the way.

Mike Fowler’s father has been missing for years. In this final volume, will the Last Chance Detectives learn the truth behind their biggest mystery?

When some important government officials show up at the Last Chance Diner, it seems like all hope is lost. Then Mike discovers along-lost note in his father’s handwriting, and the young detectives embark on what could be their most dangerous adventure yet.

Mike, Ben, and Spence head out to the desert, to a place that Winnie’s grandmother says is cursed: the old mining town of Calamity Wells. Winnie stays behind at first, but when an old foe shows up it becomes clear that the four friends will have to work together to solve this mystery—and to stay alive.

  • Book #8 in The Last Chance Detectives series.
  • An action-packed, faith-filled middle grade kids’ book.
  • Combines adventure, relatable characters, and positive messages about friendship to teach kids biblical truths and keep them on the edge of their seats.

    The Curse of Calamity Wells answers questions that readers of The Last Chance Detectives have wondered about for years!

  • Author

    Robert Vernon

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Focus on the Family

  • Published

    November 2025

  • ISBN

    9781646071807

  • ISBN-10

    1646071808

  • Eden Code

    6870839

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