When it comes to mystery, River Heights has got nothing on Echo Falls. Ingrid Levin-Hill is every bit as clever as Nancy Drew, and although she would tell you that it is Sherlock Holmes who is her literary mentor and idol, she’s Nancy Drew through and through, right down to chasing criminals with mud-splattered license plates. In the third installment of this mystery series, Ingrid’s beloved Grampy is accused of murdering a conservation agent who was found dead on his land. Ingrid is certain her grandfather is innocent, but she’s also certain his curmudgeonly personality and hatred of the Department of Conservation will make him appear guilty if he ever goes to trial. When all the evidence begins to point toward Grampy, it’s up to Ingrid to find the real killer. In doing so, she uncovers some major family secrets. Those secrets—and witty dialog—raise this story far above the average Nancy Drew mystery. (Ages 9–13)

In Echo Falls, secrets buried in the past don't always stay there.

In the third book in the Edgar Award–nominated and national bestselling Echo Falls series, Peter Abrahams's talent for building suspense shines as Ingrid embarks on her most harrowing adventure yet. Perfect for middle schoolers looking for a good mystery.

An idyllic day of snowshoeing on Grampy's land with the sheriff's son, Joey, turns out to be less than idyllic when thirteen-year-old super sleuth Ingrid Levin-Hill stumbles on a body lying in the snow.

This discovery sends the town of Echo Falls into a tailspin in which secrets long hidden are revealed and Grampy gets sent to jail. While Ingrid works to clear Grampy's name and uncover what really happened to the man in the snow, she discovers even more secrets she wishes she never knew. Just like the character Gretel, whom Ingid is playing in a local production of Hansel and Gretel, Ingrid must go deep into the darkness to find the truth.

The Kliatt reviewer commented: "I’ve read the two previous Echo Falls mysteries featuring Ingrid (Down the Rabbit Hole and Behind the Curtain) and enjoyed them, but I think this one may be the best of all."