Strange clues begin appearing around Maplewood Elementary. Small details most students overlook.
But Willa Quinn does not overlook details.
When patterns start to form, she realizes the clues are not random. Someone is leaving them on purpose. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes a layered mystery that requires careful observation, steady thinking, and trust in her instincts.
As Willa and her friends follow each lead, the trail twists in unexpected directions. Motives are not always clear. And not everyone is eager for the truth to come out.
With Toby at her side and Watson never far behind, Willa must untangle what the clues really mean and decide what doing the right thing looks like when the answer is not simple.
The Trail of the Tangled Clues is a thoughtful, school-based mystery for confident readers ages 7–10 who enjoy puzzles, friendship, and stories where paying attention makes all the difference.
Book 2 in the Willa Quinn Mysteries series.
New to Willa Quinn? Each mystery can be enjoyed on its own. But readers love following the full adventure.
Explore the full series:
- The Mystery of the Vanishing Violin
- The Trail of the Tangled Clues
- The Mysterious Holiday Helper






