Jack Taylor and his mother are still struggling to settle into their new lives without Jack’s father as they journey to his hometown for the holidays. Jack’s mother is clinging desperately to happy memories, but she doesn’t seem to remember that she’s repeating the same day over and over. The same bizarre repeating day brings Jack to a small town, where he finds an unexpected ally in an aspiring investigative journalist who has had a few strange days of her own. Their investigation leads them to the Holiday Hotel, and the two young people discover that the imaginary characters from their favorite stories are more realistic than they ever could have guessed. In this wondrous hotel for vacationing holiday spirits, Jack finds himself caught up in an otherworldly mystery that threatens to destroy his world along with theirs. With the help of his new partner, an alluring fortune teller, and a few benevolent spirits, Jack uses his crackerjack detective skills to help him solve his first case and come closer to unraveling a deep family secret of his own. This young adult detective novel by Christian Wynn promises to be the first of many thrilling adventures as Jack Taylor’s quest to reunite with his father takes him beyond the realm of even his wildest dreams. The Holiday Hotel is only his first stop. . . .

It was a long day. A day Jack thought would last indefinitely. The young detective continues to struggle with the reality of it all, but lately his anger is getting the best of him after making the decision to return. His tagalong partner Sonny does her best to aid and console him, but her own problems and fears are just beginning to manifest. Reentering the Holiday Hotel will open a whole new destination for the two where a new who-done-it style mystery will begin, and the search for his father will continue. Their next investigation begins just where it left off, leading Jack and Sonny to Cloud City. This broad new world will expose even more holiday spirits, legendary beings, and fabled monsters than they knew existed. The truth behind Jack’s flashlight and the origin of several childhood stories will be revealed. Dark secrets of a few spirits will be brought to light, his flashlight will awaken new abilities, and a dangerous essence will blend the lines between fantasy and dreams to find Jack on the wrong side of justice. In Jack’s second case, when the clouds grow dark in the city, there’s much more than a storm brewing. This sequel to the young adult detective novel by Christian Wynn promises even more thrills and adventures to come in Jack Taylor’s quest to reunite with his father. This second case of five in the series about grief will take him even further into this new realm that thinly separates fantasy from reality. Cloud City may be the next stop of Jack’s journey but certainly won’t be his last.

Four… the one number Jack Taylor can’t get out of his head. Four… the number of hours he’s trained each day. Four… the number of people motivating him to fight The challenge of the Four Seasons is ready, but Jack isn’t. As the next dreamer to be sacrificed to the elements, he must prove himself. However, someone is intent on sabotaging Jack. Could it be the powerful judge holding a grudge against Jack’s father, a vengeful holiday spirit with a dark past… or a new threat unlike any he’s met before? The battle with the Sandman left the residents of Cloud City wounded and wary of Jack Taylor, who unwittingly helped the Sandman escape. For his involvement, Jack’s been sentenced to follow in the footsteps of Peter, Dorothy, Alice, and even Teddy—and venture into a new world of legends and fairytales. Using his unique detective skills, training he’s received from the holiday spirits, and a powerful new totem, he must face his toughest challenge yet… or be lost forever. This third installment of The Jack Taylor Cases takes the young detective beyond Cloud City and deeper into the universe of the after-life, down his own rabbit hole. In a realm that stretches the boundaries of imagination, Jack finally comes face-to-face with his father and uncovers shadowy secrets in this world bending mystery.