MORTAL MAGIC: A SQUAD ZERO ADVENTURE
On behalf of: Companhia das Letras
In his first book for young readers, Raphael Montes brings the classic mystery series genre to a new generation.
Pedro just received some news: Zero, his best friend, is dead, and the only evidence left at the crime scene is a pack of playing cards. The police believe it’s an isolated incident and tell Pedro to leave it to the professionals. But he is certain the killer will strike again, so he decides to investigate the crime himself.
According to witnesses, the suspect was dressed like a magician—top hat and all. In order to find him, Pedro asks his friends for backup. And just like that, Squad Zero is fully formed! Confronted with eccentric illusionists, electrifying books, and a majestic castle, the members of Squad Zero uncover their own unique talents to get to the bottom of the mystery, learning the value of true friendship along the way. Can they discover the identity of the mysterious magician before he pulls another one of his tricks?
Reviews
“With a fluid and magnetic voice, Raphael Montes presents a thriller for a younger audience with the ultimate components: death, suspense, and a lot of magic.”—THALITA REBOUÇAS