The Shadows of the Twin Cities Mari and Esme Mystery Book

Every city has shadows. They remember what history forgets.Fifteen-year-old Marisol “Mari” Daniels doesn’t just read crime stories—she feels them. Lies shimmer in the air, guilt leaves shadows behind, and her dead Aunt Ida whispers warnings that have kept her alive since birth.Her cousin Esme, two years older, is her anchor—steady, loyal, and fearless when Mari’s visions threaten to pull her too far. Together, the girls stumble onto their first real case: a body found by the Mississippi River, where the echoes of a crime cling thick as smoke.As the investigation unfolds, they uncover more than just a murder. Warehouse lies, missing workers, and men with too many secrets point to something darker simmering in the Twin Cities. The ancestors warn that the killer already sees Mari—but she can’t walk away. Not when the river itself whispers the truth.With family at their backs, shadows in their wake, and danger circling closer each night, Mari and Esme must use every ounce of courage and every whisper from the past to uncover the truth. Because in Minneapolis, some shadows don’t fade—they fight back.Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Truly Devious, this supernatural YA mystery blends crime, family, and history into a gripping page-turner.