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Book The Lost Girl of Astor Street - A Piper Sail Mystery by Stephanie Morrill with the text "They say she's a rich girl with no potential. They're wrong, and her best friend's disappearance is about to prove" - Now Available in Audiobook Format!
Book Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-by-Step Guide to Making WEALTH Inevitable by Rachel Rodgers with the text "You Can Actually Become a Millionaire. This Book Shows You How. From New York Times Bestselling Author and Self-Made Millionaire Rachel"
Book The Secret Investigator of Astor Street - A Piper Sail Mystery by Stephanie Morrill with the text "Book 2: The Stakes Get Higher - Glitz, glamour, and a grisly murder. Piper Sail is on the case."

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If you love twisty mysteries and 1920s Chicago vib If you love twisty mysteries and 1920s Chicago vibes… this is your sign. 🔎
Binge The Lost Girl of Astor Street + The Secret Investigator of Astor Street on audio while they’re on sale at Audible through 3/30! 🎧

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Sometimes rock bottom comes with an attic full of Sometimes rock bottom comes with an attic full of bugs. 🪳

Quill Jenkins is determined to rise above his circumstances—even if it means running a secret roach-breeding business to save his family. Heartfelt, gritty, and unexpectedly hopeful, The Roach King of Raleigh by @shannonstocker_ is a powerful coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship, and letting people in.

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Want an early look at a bold, unforgettable YA novel? Enter for your chance to win an Advanced Reader Copy of The Roach King of Raleigh by Schneider Family Award–winning author Shannon Stocker! @shannonstocker_

This powerful coming-of-age story follows a high school sophomore determined to rise above poverty, family struggles, and a crumbling home—even if it means running a secret roach-breeding business. It’s raw, hopeful, and impossible to forget.

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Ready for a thrilling new read? You have the chanc Ready for a thrilling new read? You have the chance to win a copy of The Secret Investigator of Astor Street by @stephaniemorrill in the @goodreads Giveaway! We're giving away 25 copies of this brand-new mystery.

Step back in time to 1920s Chicago and follow society girl Piper Sail as she dives into the city's dark underbelly to solve a murder case the police wrote off as a suicide. If you love a good mystery with glitz, glamor, and a little bit of danger, this book is for you. Fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson will love this one!

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Lydia has vanished. To everyone else in 1924 Chica Lydia has vanished. To everyone else in 1924 Chicago, Piper Sail is just a rich girl. But when the police turn up nothing, Piper takes matters into her own hands. With a handsome young detective by her side, she dives into the city's dark underbelly, where speakeasies and gangsters hide a twisting trail of secrets. She'll risk everything to find her best friend, even if it means uncovering a truth that could get them both killed. Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars and Maureen Johnson! 

If you haven't yet read The Lost Girl of Astor Street (Book 1 in the Piper Sail Mystery Series) by @stephaniemorrill, pick up your copy today and then dive into Book 2, The Secret Investigator of Astor Street, next!

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🕵️‍♀️ The Secret Investigator of Astor Street is o 🕵️‍♀️ The Secret Investigator of Astor Street is officially OUT NOW! 🕵️‍♀️

Grab your fedora and magnifying glass, because Piper Sail is back on the case! We're thrilled to announce that @stephaniemorrill's latest novel, a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue in 1920s Chicago, is available everywhere today.

In this thrilling companion novel to The Lost Girl of Astor Street, Piper—a society girl with a knack for solving crimes—is determined to become a detective. When a new case lands in her lap, she's plunged into the glitz, glamor, and dangerous underbelly of the city's mafia-controlled world. 

Ready to join Piper on the case? The first clue to solving this mystery is in your hands! Click the link in our bio to grab your copy today and start investigating.

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Ready for a new mystery? 🔍 Step back into the Roa Ready for a new mystery? 🔍

Step back into the Roaring Twenties with Piper Sail! After solving the case of her missing best friend, this 18-year-old society girl is back on the hunt for a new adventure. But in a city filled with jazz clubs, flappers, and secret speakeasies, danger lurks just around the corner.

In "The Secret Investigator of Astor Street," Piper takes on a case the police have already given up on: a young man's supposed suicide that's really a murder. But becoming a detective isn't easy for a girl in 1920s Chicago, and she'll have to navigate the city's dangerous underworld to find the truth.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson, this book will keep you guessing until the very last page. Get your copy today!

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We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news! A huge congratulations to our amazing author, Shannon Stocker, on her book "Stronger at the Seams" being named a 2025 Crystal Kite Honor Winner for the Midsouth Region!

The Crystal Kite Awards are particularly special because they are chosen by fellow authors and illustrators who truly understand the art and craft of creating children's books. This recognition from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is a testament to the powerful and heartfelt storytelling in Stronger at the Seams.

Thank you, Shannon, for sharing this beautiful story with the world. We couldn't be prouder!

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BOOK 2 in the Piper Sail Mystery series, The Secre BOOK 2 in the Piper Sail Mystery series, The Secret Investigator of Astor Street, by @stephaniemorrill is available now! Order your copy today from your favorite retailer so you can dive into this compelling mystery! Love the video? Please share! :)

In 1920s Chicago, recent graduate Piper Sail, a society girl with a knack for solving mysteries, dives into the glittering high society and dark mafia underworld to investigate a suspicious death ruled a suicide. She's determined to prove it was murder and become the secret investigator she was always meant to be.

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