Mystery at the Biltmore #3

An author and middle-school teacher, Colleen Nelson has lived in New York City and Japan. She currently lives in Winnipeg where she writes, teaches, and dreams up more mysteries for Elodie, Oscar, and Carnegie to solve. Her previous works include the critically acclaimed middle-grade novels The Umbrella House, a finalist for the TD Canada Literature Prize, and The Undercover Book List, winner of the Silver Birch Award.  Peggy Collins is an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator with more than 35 titles to her name, including the Blue Spruce Award-winner, Harley the Hero; the ALA Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book, A Sky-Blue Bench; and her most recent work, Mystery at The Biltmore. She has also written and illustrated for animated apps teaching math, indigenous history, and education. Peggy lives in Napanee, Ontario, with her two children.

Praise for Mystery at the Biltmore #3: A Recipe for Robbery2025 Children’s Book Center “September Hot Off the Press” Feature“Nelson’s lively writing and expert pacing sustain just-right tension while adding... sprinklings of wisdom [to] flavor the text.”—Kirkus Reviews“A pawsitively delicious sleuthing!”—Sylvia McNicoll, author of The Great Mistake Mystery Series“An engaging trio of detectives in a stylish New York City setting make this delectable mystery 100% successful.”—Alison Hughes, author of Watch Out“Just like previous installments of the Biltmore series, Nelson's latest mystery is a clever caper full of quirky characters and surprising twists. Readers are sure to fall in love with the Biltmore, its residents, and even New York City as they join the LaRue Detective Agency to solve yet another riveting mystery!”—Christyne Morrell, author of Curse of the Dead Man’s Diamond“Recipe for Robbery’s absorbing blend of humor and ‘whodunnit’ makes it an ideal story for early readers.”—Laura Segal Stegman, Author of The Chambered Nautilus “Author Colleen Nelson has written another romp of a mystery, perfect for young middle-graders, reluctant readers, and emerging readers.”—Los Angeles Book Review