Misery Avenue. Beginning: Misery Avenue, #1

By Volodymyr Dorosh

Embark on a journey into the strange and wondrous world of Misery Avenue with the first installment of our thrilling trilogy, Misery Avenue: Beginning. Enter a dark and twisted version of New York City where animals reign supreme and danger lurks around every corner.

Follow our brave protagonists as they navigate the treacherous terrain of Misery Avenue, searching for answers to the town's mysterious secrets. With almost 10,000 pulse-pounding words, this action-packed novel is perfect for readers aged 9 to 15 who love a good mystery.

Discover a diverse cast of intriguing characters, both good and evil, as you delve deeper into the pages of Misery Avenue. And the novel's stunning illustrations will transport you to the very heart of this unique world.

Experience a spellbinding storyline and immersive visuals that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment. Misery Avenue: Beginning is a must-read for any young reader seeking an unforgettable mystery adventure.

Don't miss out on the chance to explore the secrets of Misery Avenue and lose yourself in a world unlike any other.

By purchasing this book, you're not only embarking on an exciting adventure but also supporting Ukraine. Half of the author's royalties will be donated to help combat the aftermath of the ongoing war in this country. Join us on Misery Avenue and make a difference today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Volodymyr Dorosh
• Release date: Mar 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215158135

Volodymyr Dorosh

Volodymyr Dorosh is a debut author from Ukraine. He plans to write a detective trilogy for children about anthropomorphic animals living in 1960s New York called Misery Avenue. With a higher education in economics and a background in business, Dorosh has a passion for technology, including programming, blockchain, and exploring AI partnerships. He writes his stories in collaboration with artificial intelligence. His novels depict the struggle between good and evil, which is particularly relevant for him as a Ukrainian living in a country that has endured a brutal attack from the neighboring country of Russia. After years of war, it has become clear that even the most terrible and powerful evil can be defeated by good.

Book preview

Chapter 1

The Bookstore Robbery and the Mysterious Map

Book and map store on Birchwood Lane

It was a dark and rainy night on Birchwood Lane, in the heart of New York City. The rain was pelting down, and the wind was howling, making it difficult to see or hear anything.

As Milo Eber the Dog and Randolph Sharp the Hedgehog  arrived at the book and map store, they could see the broken window and figures moving in the alleyway behind the store.Looks like we've got a robbery on our hands, Milo growled, as he and Randy rushed over to the alley.

As they approached, they saw three figures moving around in the shadows. It was Percy Erethizon the Porcupine, Sidney Polecat the Ferret, and Julian Talpina the Mole, notorious bandits in the city.

Stop right there! Randy yelled, pulling out his handcuffs. You're all suspects in this robbery!  

The bandits froze in their tracks, and Milo and Randolph slowly moved in to make the arrests. But just as they were about to grab Percy, he darted off, clutching the stolen package in his quills.

Get back here, you thief! Milo roared, chasing after him. But Percy was too fast, and he managed to escape over the fence, disappearing into the night.

Percy Erethizon the Porcupine

Randolph sighed in frustration as Milo returned to his side. Well, at least we caught these two, he said, gesturing to Sidney and Julian.

Milo and Randy quickly apprehended Sidney Polecat and Julian Talpina, the ferret and the mole, respectively, and put them in handcuffs. You two are under arrest for robbery, Milo announced.

The two suspects didn't resist and silently allowed the detectives to put them in the back seat of the police car. Milo got in the driver's seat while Randolph sat in the passenger's seat.

As they drove to the police station, Randy continued to question the suspects. What was in the package that you stole from the bookstore?

It was an old map with some drawings on it, Julian replied.

Milo furrowed his brow in confusion. What kind of drawings?

We don't know yet, Sidney admitted. We were hired to steal it, and we were told that it was valuable.

Randolph leaned forward. Who hired you?

We don't know his name, Julian said. He contacted us through a third party and paid us to do the job.

Milo nodded thoughtfully. They arrived at the police station and handed the suspects over to the officers on duty. These two are the ones responsible for the bookstore robbery, Milo told them. We need to find out more about this map and who hired them.

The officers thanked them and took Sidney and Julian into custody for questioning. Milo and Randolph exchanged a look, knowing that they still had work to do. They had to track down the porcupine and uncover the truth behind this mysterious map with unknown