The Sinister Omen

All right, I have to admit that this book may be a plain old detective story throughout the book, but if you just be patient it gets better towards the end, such as Nancy's daring attempts (and close ones) to catch the criminals. Also, in one way this book can be sort of hilarious near the middle. It's where Senor Segovia says, "I'm sure I know where Carson Drew is, because of a source of information I have." Yeah right, like they can get him that easily! But still, it's funny and later Segovia is correct. So it's a good book, even though that part may have been the author's big mistake.

This book was neat because of the two strange cases, and just why would theives not take anything. Still, it became clear of the story. I surely knew who was suspicous. However I didn't know what the outcome was and I was glad I didn't know. It was also surprising that there are these "sink holes" in Florida! I'm just glad that I read this book and that it is so good.

Nancy and friends work on two mysteries while in Florida. One an elderly lady claims her house is frequently burglarized and her home ransacked but nothing is ever taken. The other, Nancy must find a way to stop an international ring of stamp forgers and smugglers.