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The Case of the French Fry Phantom: Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book One Paperback – March 15, 2023

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Elderton is under attack! French fries are disappearing from ovens, fryers, and freezers. Potatoes go missing right out of the bin in the middle of the day. No one ever sees the thief. The police are baffled.

Eleven-year-old Dotty Morgan is Elderton's best (only) supernatural sleuth, a role for which she's trained since a gnome stole her mother’s fabric and Dotty took the blame.

Eager to solve her first case, Dotty investigates the mysterious thefts and uncovers a larcenous phantom. But that discovery creates more questions. How did the phantom come to be in Elderton? Why potatoes? Why are the adults in town acting so weird? And what are the strange charms that appeared in the school cafeteria the same day the phantom materialized?
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth
  3. Print length
    239 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publication date
    March 15, 2023
  7. ISBN-10
    0998118249
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0998118246
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Erik Christopher Martin writes novels for middle-grade and YA readers, as well as short fiction, particularly horror, for adult readers. Erik is a member of the SCBWI, HWA, and the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. He is a sometimes slush reader. Erik spent the first three plus decades of his life in Cleveland, but now lives and writes in San Diego, CA. Please visit https: //erikchristophermartin.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ In A Bind Books (March 15, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998118249
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998118246
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
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Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Erik lives and writes in San Diego. He has published four books for YA and middle grade readers under the In A Bind Books imprint. His latest book 'The Case of the French Fry Phantom' is available in all formats, including audiobook. It is Book One of the Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Series. Book Two, 'The Case of the Zombie Ninjas' will be released on 3/15/2024. His short stories can be found in A Year Ink 4, The Guilded Pen 2019, CoffinBell, Frontiertales.com, Tales to Terrify podcast, HauntedMTL, and other online journals.

Erik is a member of the SCBWI, SDWEG, and the HWA.

Erik loves all things book related. He is a former bookstore owner (In A Bind Books in Lakewood, Ohio opened in 2000 and closed 2 years later), former slush reader at Dark Recesses Press, and former part-time library employee.

Besides writing, Erik loves to read authors such as Vonnegut, Moorcock, Pratchett, Louis L'Amour, and Douglas Adams.

Visit his website at ErikChristopherMartin.com. Follow him on Instagram at @ErikCMartin

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Grady Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars ‘Dotty Morgan was a strange one’ - Introducing a fine new YA fantasy series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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California author Erik Christopher Martin pens exciting books for the young of age and the young of heart. In addition to his many published short stories, his books to date include DEXTER OF POZZELBY, MIRALEE: A Shadow Knights Tale, THE STORM CROWS, and now he opens a series - the Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth series - with this sparkling book THE CASE OF THE FRENCH FRY PHANTOM. He is a member of the Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators, the Horror Writers Association, and San Diego Writers and Editors Guild.

With polished skills, the author opens his introduction to his new lead character with colorful imagination: Dotty Morgan is strange but loveable and the initial episode is distilled as follows: ‘Elderton is under attack! French fries are disappearing from ovens, fryers, and freezers. Potatoes go missing right out of the bin in the middle of the day. No one ever sees the thief. The police are baffled. Eleven-year-old Dotty Morgan is Elderton's best (only) supernatural sleuth, a role for which she's trained since a gnome stole her mother’s fabric and Dotty took the blame. Eager to solve her first case, Dotty investigates the mysterious thefts and uncovers a sticky-fingered phantom. But that discovery creates more questions. How did the phantom come to be in Elderton? Why potatoes? Why are the adults in town acting so weird? And what are the strange charms that appeared in the school cafeteria the same day the phantom materialized?’

An imaginative new sleuth escorts the reader through a winning investigation, one filled with current devices and ideas that will please young readers - as well as fantasy loving older readers. This is a very successful launch from a fine author. Recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thieves Beware: Dotty Is on the Case
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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Dotty Morgan, an inquisitive sixth-grader with a knack for solving mysteries, is determined to solve the mysterious thefts of French fries from the school lunchroom every day. She had a theory about the perpetrator, but she was struggling to find proof. At the same time, Dotty was dealing with emotional issues in her family life.

Dotty’s brother Nick and his supernatural sleuthing partner Alfred helped her by taking her on a trip to a magical world where the perpetrator might be found. Along the way, Dotty learned about supernatural forces and the power of friendship.

The Case of the French Fry Phantom: Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book One by Erik Martin is an entertaining and captivating read that middle-grade readers will enjoy. Through Dotty's adventures, readers learn valuable lessons about the importance of friendship, determination, and ingenuity. From the magical world to the real-world problems that Dotty faces, this book is sure to capture the attention of young readers everywhere.
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MJones
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
Dotty is a supernatural sleuth looking for a case to solve in her hometown of Elderton. Soon it becomes apparent that something is going on, and Dotty is the only one who can solve the case. What is happening? Well, it seems that potatoes are disappearing throughout the town. Regular potatoes, French fries, all the potatoes. On top of that, all the adults are starting to act weird. Dotty, with the help of her friends and her tools for detecting the supernatural, sets out to solve the mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. It is a great chapter book for children and will appeal to their imagination. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.
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