Dead Good Detectives: Ghost Rescue

Name: Dead Good Detectives: Ghost Rescue
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jenny McLachlan
ISBN: 9780063329867

Author: Jenny McLachlan

Series: Dead Good Detectives #2

Narrator: Catrin Walker-Booth

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 07/22/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Action & Adventure Stories, Ghost Stories

Synopsis

The pulse-pounding sequel to Dead Good Detectives, from the UK’s bestselling author of the Land of Roar series. A hauntingly fun read!Sid Jones successfully freed a pirate ghost named Bones from spending eternity trapped in a graveyard prison and, along with her best friend, Zen, helped Bones complete his unfinished business on Earth. But there are plenty more ghosts who are trapped in the in-between like Bones was. While they try to help the others, Sid, Zen, and Bones will have to avoid being caught by Old Scratch, the creepy specter who guards the prisoners.When their ghost friends start disappearing bit by bit, the pressure is on to free them all before they disappear completely and become wraiths, never to be at peace. But Sid soon finds out that Old Scratch isn’t the only terrifying ghoul guarding the prisoners. With a mysterious figure tracking her every move, Sid will have to find the power within herself to save her friends—before she gets turned into a ghost, too.Perfect for Halloween readingA charming cozy seasonal pick

About Jenny McLachlan

Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed novels for children and teens. Before she became a writer, she was an English teacher. When she isn’t thinking about or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling, and running over the South Downs. Visit her at jennymclachlan.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sifa on October 22, 2023

GHOST RESCUE is a great duology ender full of adventure and magic! Where DEAD GOOD DETECTIVES was a quest for missing treasure, GHOST RESCUE follows multiple ghosts' unfinished business, all while trying to discover who the innkeeper is - and how they can be stopped. I enjoyed getting to spend so much......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on September 18, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series and this one was an even better follow up! We rejoin Sid and Zen and of course, our lovable cast of ghosts. This time, they have a mission and that is to rescue them from the half way house before it’s too late. Time is running out, the threat from t......more

Goodreads review by Steph on August 01, 2023

Gosh, twas lush being back with Sid and her gang. This story had me from the get go and I needed to know what was going on! Such a clever twist… although I was suspicious! This caught me at times crying, chuckling and gasping - Jenny is a wonder and always writes stories with amazing characters, sto......more

Goodreads review by Sam on April 22, 2024

I loved Ghost Rescue, it was so descriptive and the element of magic and ghosts combined made an amazing book! My favourite human in the story is by far Zen and my favourite ghost was Bones.......more

Goodreads review by Naomi on February 03, 2024

I think it is funny, exciting and interesting. It's like a mystery waiting to be solved and it's like you just can't stop reading but you have to. And I just LOVE IT!......more