All that Johnny Graphic ever wanted was to be a star news photographer. But the story that puts the twelve-year-old on the front page could well come with a horrible headline: BOY LENSMAN MURDERED BY GHOSTS! The year is 1935 and in Johnny's world, spooks are very, very real. Most wraiths are friendly to the living. Some of them even have jobs. But a few ancient ghost assassins are on the warpath, out to kill Johnny's sister Melanie-for reasons that the siblings don't even begin to understand. On assignment from the Zenith ...
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All that Johnny Graphic ever wanted was to be a star news photographer. But the story that puts the twelve-year-old on the front page could well come with a horrible headline: BOY LENSMAN MURDERED BY GHOSTS! The year is 1935 and in Johnny's world, spooks are very, very real. Most wraiths are friendly to the living. Some of them even have jobs. But a few ancient ghost assassins are on the warpath, out to kill Johnny's sister Melanie-for reasons that the siblings don't even begin to understand. On assignment from the Zenith Clarion newspaper, Johnny journeys half-way around the world on a flying boat-along with best friend Nina Bain, Uncle Louie, and Melanie. Along the way, he has to unravel a deadly ghost conspiracy that threatens the lives of millions. Or die trying! An action-filled, 1930s ghost adventure for middle grade readers. (And anyone else who enjoys a spirited yarn!)
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