
A secret tunnel. A forgotten map. And a mystery hidden beneath Palencia’s boardwalk.When twelve-year-old Sophie spots three silent lights flying in perfect formation over the Florida marsh, she knows something strange is happening. With her nervous but tech-savvy friend Leo, and her trusty husky Arlo, Sophie uncovers a hidden map—one that leads them into a secret underground tunnel known as the Spiral.What begins as a geocache hunt soon spirals into a high-stakes mystery involving drone surveillance, ancient symbols, and a conspiracy buried beneath their neighborhood. With the help of a grumpy ex-security guard and a puzzle only kids can solve, Sophie and Leo must race to protect a Timucua legacy before it’s lost forever.Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and City Spies, The Secret of the Spiral is a suspenseful middle grade adventure packed with humor, heart, and high-tech mystery.