The Elsie Finch Mysteries

A little curiosity can lead to a very big mystery

Meet Elsie Finch, a thirteen-year-old detective with a sharp eye for clues, a stubborn determination to uncover the truth, and a remarkable ability to find trouble wherever she goes.

From mysterious old houses and forgotten secrets to puzzling disappearances and unexpected discoveries, each adventure brings a new mystery to unravel.

Explore the books below and join Elsie as she discovers that even the smallest clue can lead to the biggest surprises.

Cover of The Secret of Lantern House by Steven Cline, featuring Elsie Finch beside a mysterious stone archway overlooking a lakeside house at sunset.

The Secret of Lantern House

Strange lights flicker in the windows of Lantern House, an old mansion surrounded by rumors and secrets. Most people are content to leave its mysteries alone. Elsie Finch isn’t one of them.

Armed with a notebook, a sharp eye for clues, and a determination that occasionally gets her into trouble, thirteen-year-old Elsie sets out to discover what’s really happening at Lantern House.

But some secrets have been hidden for a very long time—and someone would prefer they stay that way.