Broken Stars: A Teen Detective Mystery

Written by Tasche Laine

Narrated by Patricia Santomasso

In a year that promised perfection, V’s life is about to get flipped upside down. Between the heartbeats of a new romance and the loyalty of her best friend, she’s thrown into a maze of secrets where every truth uncovered shadows a lie. Can V navigate the darkness to become the hero of her own story?
As the school year kicks off, V isn’t just equipped with a car; she’s armed with new love and the unwavering support of her best friend—her future’s never shone brighter. Yet, the road ahead is far from smooth. V must steer into uncharted territory that threatens her very ideals.
V’s world is suddenly shaken by family turmoil and an academic scandal. She plunges headfirst into a case that’s as personal as it is perplexing. As every clue draws her deeper into a labyrinth of lies, V must confront an elusive adversary—a cunning cheater whose secrets are worth more than just the final score. The stakes are higher than ever and her resolve is tested. What lengths will she go to uncover the truth?
Broken Stars is the third book in the Chronicles of V series—a fresh chapter in V’s life, where she embarks on a captivating quest for the truth, demanding a courage she’s not sure she possesses. Join V as she confronts the ultimate test of wills, where every choice can either mend a starry dream or leave it in fragments.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Skye Blue Press
• Release date: Dec 17, 2024
• ISBN: 9781666688931

Tasche Laine

"Tasche Laine is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in journalism, teaching, and book editing. Her body of work includes CLOSURE and CHAMELEON, both recipients of book awards. She has also ventured into the young adult/teen mystery genre with her captivating series, CHRONICLES OF V. Reaching even younger readers, Tasche has collaborated with her husband, Peter Valdez, and together they co-write a children’s book series, Lil Peter—teaching core values with a heartfelt message in each book. Now living in the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their adorable pups, Story & Page, Tasche occasionally visits family in southern California, when she needs hugs and sunshine! For further information on Tasche’s works, please visit her website at taschelaine.com."