B K Crawford

J.J. Houston B K Crawford

5 Star Review from Reader's Favorite 2016 Indie Summer Awards Nominee "Trail of the Grey Wolf is a new adventure for J. J. Houston, a brainy and headstrong young girl with a thirst for archaeology and a drive to uncover the truth. Following the saga of Murder on Moon Street, where J. J. discovers a connection between government officials and the mysterious disappearance of local children, the mayhem stretches endless in Trail of the Grey Wolf. From the zany antics of Miss Tilly to hidden underground bases and theoretical covert operations, we encounter the mysteries of ancient secrets in a suspenseful tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat." -Amanda Cummins, Editor in Chief, Mind Key Publishing It's the summer of 1964 and something sinister is drawing thirteen-year-old J. J. Houston to an abandoned military base located inside a nearby mountain. She'll have to scheme to get there because (ain't it her rusty luck?) the menfolk have decided to leave her behind. To get to the truth behind the baffling disappearance of the children, J. J. will go to any length, even if it means using Miss Tilly's car as a battering ram and tossing a few stolen grenades. Area 64 is a secluded military structure, carved under Sullivan Hill. It has gone mostly unnoticed for more than forty years. Despite Miss Tilly's dire warning, J. J. is determined to explore the complex to search for clues that might draw her closer to discovering who is behind the nefarious scheme that has resulted in tragedy for so many families. J. J.'s young sidekick, Bo Duke, overgrown and mud-ridden, exposes a touch of chauvinism when he sides with J. J.'s father in his attempt to keep J. J. out of harm's reach and away from Area 64. J. J.'s eccentric grandmother, Miss Tilly, reaches into her insane bag of tricks and her chest of outlandish costumes to help J. J. accomplish her mission. A newcomer to the area, J. J.'s American Indian cousin, Rain, delivers fresh perspectives drawn from her rich heritage as she spends a few weeks with the Houston clan. Alice Newhouse, twin sister to a recent murder victim, becomes an unwitting accomplice and a valuable resource as the crew explores the foreboding military base. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, or open up a can of citrus scented chaos. When it seems certain that government and local authorities have no interest in the case, J. J. feels she has no choice but to ignore convention and push ahead. Something has to give, and Area 64 may hold the key she seeks. Mystery, wit, suspense, and adventure collide in this fast-paced rural tale filled to the brim with mayhem and intrigue.