Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret of the Sphinx | 2011 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
| 2 | The Treasure of Oak Island | 2022 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
The KidQuest Adventures by J.R. Rain are children’s adventure novels. The Secret of the Sphinx (2011) and The Treasure of Oak Island (2022) follow young heroes investigating historical mysteries and legendary treasures.
Rain is best known for adult paranormal fiction, particularly his Vampire for Hire series, so the KidQuest Adventures represent a different side of his writing. The Secret of the Sphinx sends young adventurers to Egypt, while The Treasure of Oak Island is set on the famous Nova Scotia island where treasure hunters have searched for buried riches for over two centuries.
The eleven-year gap between the two books means the series has grown slowly, but each entry is self-contained enough to read on its own. These are aimed at middle-grade readers who enjoy adventure stories with a historical puzzle at the center.