Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers | 2019 | Shauna Holyoak | Buy |
| 2 | Kazu Jones and the Comic Book Criminal | 2020 | Shauna Holyoak | Buy |
The Kazu Jones series consists of two middle grade mystery novels by Shauna Holyoak. Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers (2019) follows its young protagonist as she investigates the disappearance of neighborhood dogs, turning herself into a detective when the adults around her are not taking the problem seriously. The second book, Kazu Jones and the Comic Book Criminal (2020), gives Kazu a new case to crack.
The books are fun, fast-paced mysteries with a protagonist who is smart and determined. Holyoak writes in a way that takes her young detective seriously, giving Kazu real clues to follow and real obstacles to overcome. The Denver setting grounds the stories in a specific place, adding character to the mysteries.