For readers who like thrills with their laughs, Case File 13 is a satisfying new series that blends irreverent humor, page-turning adventure, a mysterious narrator, and the kind of authentic characters that will leave young readers convinced this story is about their own best friends. Case File 13: Zombie Kid follows three monster-obsessed friends who must solve fiendishly funny mysteries in their creepy hometown. Nick, Carter, and Angelo are obsessed with all things monster. And every Halloween they get to show off their monster-knowledge with elaborate homemade costumes. But this year, a surprise trip to the house of an aunt who may have been a voodoo queen throws a major wrench into the boys’ Halloween plans and lands Nick with a cursed amulet that turns him into a real, live (well, undead) zombie. To Nick and his friends, this is . . . awesome! At first. Then the whole zombie thing starts to get a little out of hand (literally), and the boys have to go on a chilling adventure to reverse the curse. One that involves a talking cat, a skeleton who likes candy corn, and even the dreaded Zombie King himself. A Hilarious Zombie Curse: Nick thought being a zombie would be awesome—no pain, no need to breathe, and the perfect Halloween costume. He didn’t count on his body parts starting to fall off at the worst possible moments. - Spooky Halloween Adventure: What starts as a quest for the ultimate monster costume turns into a race to reverse a real curse, complete with a trip to a voodoo queen’s creepy Louisiana house. - Friendship to the Rescue: With Nick turning more undead by the minute, it’s up to his best friends Carter and Angelo to help him face down talking cats, candy-loving skeletons, and the dreaded Zombie King himself. - Laugh-Out-Loud Thrills: Perfect for young readers who love funny scary stories, this book blends page-turning mystery with the kind of humor that will have them laughing through the goosebumps. “With its mix of creepy chills and laugh-out-loud humor, Zombie Kid is the perfect book. Nick and his friends are my new favorite people.” - James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner “Striking the perfect balance between rib-tickling humor and bone-chilling adventure, the first novel in Savage’s new middle-grade series is sure to please young readers looking for a thrill. It’s hard to imagine that readers (particularly boys) won’t enjoy every minute of hair-raising fun.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An entertainingly gross blend of comedy and horror. Savage incorporates elements of voodoo practice into the creepy mystery the boys unravel, which will keep readers’ interest even as they are laughing.” - Publishers Weekly “Savage’s character development is strong and the story, a blend of mystery, realistic fiction, action, and humor, will appeal to a wide variety of readers. They will love entering Nick’s world.” - School Library Journal You hold in your hands a very dangerous record Nick, Carter, and Angelo are obsessed with all things monster. Every year at Halloween, they get to show off their knowledge with elaborate homemade costumes. Only this year, a surprise trip to the house of an aunt who may have been a voodoo queen throws a major wrench in the boys' plans. Nick discovers a cursed amulet that turns him into a real monster—a zombie—and to him and his friends, that is . . . awesome! At first. But when the whole zombie thing gets a little out of hand ( literally ), the boys must go on a chilling quest to reverse the curse. A quest that involves a talking cat, a skeleton who likes candy corn, and even the dreaded Zombie King himself. With irreverent humor, light chills, a mysterious narrator, and three unforgettable best friends, Case File 13 is the perfect series for anyone with a thirst for adventure and a wish to know what goes bump in the night. . . . J. Scott Savage has returned after being lost in a Mexican rainforest. His office is now filled with Mayan scrolls, hieroglyphics, artifacts, and star charts. His children and children-in-law, Big Nick, Erica, Scott, Natalie, Jake, and Little Nick, look pale and claim to be cursed. His grandchildren, Gray, Lizzie, and Jack, are heavily wrapped in mummy-like bandages. And his wife, Jennifer, has reportedly been seen glowing green and hexing the neighbors.