Update: Miscellaneous updates before book 5 launches

Busy times over here at Trouble HQ. This biggest news is that My Name is Trouble is now an audiobook. We’re excited to introduce you to Rebecca Ho as the voice of Trouble. For all of you who’ve requested an audio version of the story over the years, we hope this brings you joy. Just the first book for now, but if sales are good, expect more to come. You can check out My Name is Trouble on Audible here.

Other tidbits…

  • The cover art for Trouble to the Last Drop is out! Thanks to Michael Manuel for doing one more of these for us, and to Shawn Decker for providing the art concept.

  • For those who listen to our podcasts, we’ll be doing another drawing to guest host an episode with us. To enter, send us a picture of your copy of Trouble to the Last Drop (or screenshot for eBook). For an extra entry, leave us a review and send us a screenshot of it, too. We’ll pick three winners to come on an episode with us to discuss Pretty Little Liars, or any other teen mystery or horror property of your choice. And of course, we can talk about the book if you want. Contact us via one of our socials, or send it to troublemysteries at gmail dot com.

  • Speaking of socials, we have a Bluesky account now if you migrated over there. Find us @jennyvalentine.bsky.social. We’re still on Twitter, too (ugh).

  • If you’re looking for a place to discuss Trouble with other readers, might we recommend the official Trouble subreddit r/TroubleNovels? There will be an open discussion thread for Trouble to the Last Drop the day of release (spoilers beware). And in the meantime, you can go share your final theories in this thread here.

Update: Cover reveal and Kindle pre-order!

It’s been a long journey, but book 3 of the Trouble: Girl Detective mystery series is almost here. Trouble Takes a Holiday is coming on September 29, 2022. Kindle pre-orders are now available on Amazon. Paperback and Hardcover editions will be available to purchase on the release date. We’re only six weeks away! In the meantime, check out this awesome cover for Trouble Takes a Holiday by artist Michael Manuel, and the book description down below:

Cover art by Michael Manuel

Trouble Takes a Holiday

Jenny Valentine has gone on vacation. While Trouble’s away, the Stranger will play.

Sunscreen? Check! Phone charger? Packed! Flip-flops? Already wearing them! Trouble? …Trouble!? TROUBLE!?!? Where oh where has our itsy-bitsy spy girl gone? Wasn’t it her idea to visit this spooky castle in the Bavarian Alps on the senior class trip in the first place?

With Jenny vanished to parts unknown, her classmates find themselves marooned at fearsome Schloss Schwarzwald. The remote fortress-turned-hotel features luxury rooms with gorgeous, scenic views of the mountain range. Don’t miss out on the five-star amenities, including: a hedge maze, hiking trails, indoor pool, free WiFi, casino, Michelin Star cooking, ancient curses, hidden treasure, vengeful ghosts, and murder!

The Blackbird Springs teens can handle one simple mystery without their Girl Detective, can’t they? Or will they find more Danger in Old Bavaria than they bargained for?