Secrets of the Broken House, Taryn Souders
Secrets of the Broken House, Taryn Souders
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Secrets of the Broken House

Author: Taryn Souders

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 5 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/13/2026


Synopsis

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small-town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing. In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine's death just aren't adding up. Miss Geraldine was miserable and mean. Miss Geraldine was murdered. The whole town seems to have reason to want her dead, which makes Tucker's search for the truth nearly impossible. The more he investigates for clues, the more danger he finds himself in, and the more he realizes that maybe Everson was never as safe as he once thought it was. Anyone could be the killer, and in a small town that loves to gossip, if Tucker isn't careful, he could be the next one to have an "accident."

About Taryn Souders

Taryn Souders is the author of Whole-y Cow! Fractions Are Fun, How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer, Dead Possums Are Fair Game, and Coop Knows the Scoop. A graduate of the University of North Texas with a specialization in mathematics, she currently resides with her family in Sorrento, Florida. For more information, visit tarynsouders.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bubba on June 14, 2025

I loved this book! Secrets of the Broken House is a brilliant murder mystery for kids, packed with some of the funniest one-liners I’ve ever read. This author is new to me, and I am completely hooked. The characters are unforgettable—I fell in love with them all—and the story has just the right mix......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on December 12, 2025

Taryn Souders (Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle, Coop Knows the Scoop) has a knack for writing middle grade mysteries and this one may be my favorite so far. Tucker is one of those kids who notices everything and is able to put seemingly random things together and come to accurate conclusions. Most o......more

Goodreads review by Sierra on September 28, 2025

Secrets of the Broken House is such a quick-paced middle grade murder mystery, and you'll instantly love the main character, Tucker. He's an observant detective because he notices all the little details everyone else misses. The whole plot is a total twisty whodunit, keeping me guessing (and second-......more

Goodreads review by Aileen on October 02, 2025

SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE is a perfect mystery book for kids! This book made me laugh out loud - reminds me that kids are smarter and wittier than we give them credit for! Thanks to @taryn_souders for sharing a copy of an ARC with Beyond The Pages. Looking forward to sharing it with my teacher fri......more

Goodreads review by Jan on January 08, 2026

Secrets of the Broken House is a fun and voicey mystery that'll keep you guessing who done it, right up to the exciting ending. I love the quirky cast of characters, especially Van Gogh the cat!......more