The Captured Eagle

A poacher is trapping bald eagles—and your family is under suspicion. Only you can find the clues and uncover the truth.

In Detective: You, readers become the detective. Identify suspects, gather clues, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the investigation.

Summer at your parents’ cabin resort is a mix of work and play, from cleaning rooms and helping guests to hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. Lately, though, something is wrong: The bald eagles that usually soar over the area have disappeared. When you discover one of the magnificent birds trapped in a cage deep in the woods, suspicions turn toward your family. If you can’t uncover who’s really responsible, the eagle population may not be the only thing in danger. Your parents could lose their business.

You’re the detective in this interactive mystery by acclaimed author Deb Mercier. As you work your way through the story, it’s up to you to

• identify suspects and gather clues
• make choices that affect what happens
• solve challenging puzzles, riddles, and secret codes
• use deductive reasoning to determine what happened—and whodunit

Every clue counts. Every choice matters. You’re the main character in this Choose Your Path thriller. You make the decisions. Will you solve the case?