*** 2025 Readers’ Favorite Award Winner ***
Monkey Flip is a funny, tightly paced mystery for all ages. Young readers will delight in the comedic mishaps of Sebastian Winthrop, chimp detective, and his amateur sleuths, while adults will appreciate the cozy mystery elements and the themes of acceptance and family. Perfect for fans of quirky mysteries like The Sheep Detectives.
When Addie and Bennett Pajakowski learn that their father, the fearsome Bonecrusher Brannigan, is accused of murdering one of his fellow professional wrestlers, they seek the help of Sebastian Winthrop, the world’s greatest detective. So, imagine their surprise when they discover that the reclusive Sebastian is a talking chimp!
Monkey Flip chronicles Sebastian’s investigation into the death of Mitch Mayhem, the heavyweight champion of a local independent wrestling federation. Along the way, Sebastian teaches Addie and Bennett what it takes to be proper detectives, while they show him that life should be lived and not mourned. The book deftly satirizes the fanatical world of professional wrestling and touches on such themes as grief, acceptance, and the importance of family.
Some are already calling Sebastian one of the best detectives in fiction. Others call him the best. Just don’t call him a monkey.
