The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands

Christopher Rowe is an apprentice to apothecary Benedict Blackthorn in 17th century London. Christopher enjoys his life learning to solve complex puzzles and create powerful medicines until a series of murders turns Christopher’s life upside down. Christopher and his friend Tom need to solve this mystery, before it’s too late…

This book comes recommended for ages 10-14 for its entertaining characters, mysteries, and cliff-hanging chapter endings. Check out the catalog listings for The Blackthorn Key as a bookCD-audiobookeBook, or eAudiobook.