Mystery at Baird’s Den

Emily Sanders, age 14, spends her summer vacation working at a bed and breakfast along the Appalachian Trail in Winton, North Carolina. Gigi Baird, an elderly woman dependent on her guests for sustenance, runs Baird’s Den. Emily was referred to the job by her best friend, Mary Carnell, Ms. Gigi’s granddaughter.

From day one, Emily proves her resourcefulness when she helps rescue a guest injured by a loose board on Baird’s Den’s back steps. Later, a septic tank starts smelling real bad followed by a bee infestation, and finally a fire in a tool shed. Emily suspects foul play and begin to connect the events to sabotage, but Mary thinks Emily has a wild imagination.

With cold logic, a bit of science learned in school, and good reasoning skills, Emily slowly uncovers a mystery that Mary starts to believe, but may end Emily’s sleuthing days, permanently.

Author Gail Hedrick has created a believable mystery, which Emily and friends look into to stop the closure of Baird’s Den. Through the eyes of Emily Sanders, the author does a wonderful job of developing believable characters, a beautiful setting, and realistic plot.

The Scent of Something Sneaky is a fun read for mystery lovers of any age. And if you enjoy this newest edition of the Emily Sanders Mysteries, you’ll love Something Stinks! 

About the Author

Gail Hedrick was born and raised in Lansing and Gun Lake, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in health and physical education. After her children were born, Hedrick read many books to her kids and developed a love of children’s literature. She wrote a few stories and when one sold to a magazine, Hedrick was hooked.

Today, the author lives with her husband in Florida, travels, exercises daily, reads extensively, and is currently planning her next book.