Trenton Lee Stewart

A sudden, unexplained blackout has plunged Stonetown into total darkness, and the Mysterious Benedict Society is right in the middle of the chaos. Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are safely hidden away in Mr. Benedict's house, but they soon realize that nowhere is truly safe from the evil Mr. Curtain. When a nefarious new plot comes to light, the four gifted friends must unravel a fresh set of clues that threatens to tear them apart from their families, their friends, and even each other. Their desperate search for answers brings them closer to danger than they have ever been before. To stop Mr. Curtain's sinister plans, they must push their unique talents to the absolute limit and face the ultimate test of loyalty. Packed with page-turning action, mind-bending brain teasers, and thrilling escapes, this wildly inventive journey will keep you guessing until the very last puzzle is solved.

The brilliant misfits of the Mysterious Benedict Society are back for their most dangerous mission yet! It has been a while since Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have teamed up for a major adventure. They are older now, and things have changed, but their unique talents are needed more than ever. A terrifying new threat has emerged, forcing the legendary quartet to reunite and welcome a brand-new member into their ranks. The villainous Mr. Curtain has returned, and he has brought his fearsome Ten Men with him. Even worse, this formidable enemy possesses a mystifying new ability to track the Society's every move, making it nearly impossible to stay hidden. To protect the world from Mr. Curtain's sinister schemes, the friends must solve a series of page-turning puzzles, outsmart treacherous foes, and rely on their unbreakable bond. Step back into this beloved world and join the junior sleuths as they tackle mind-bending brain teasers and face their greatest challenge yet.

Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? When this peculiar advertisement appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mind-bending tests. But only four succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance. They have been selected by the eccentric Mr. Benedict for a highly dangerous mission. An unexplained blackout is sweeping through Stonetown, and the clues point straight to the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. The only way to uncover the truth is for the four children to go undercover as students. Together, they form the Mysterious Benedict Society. But the institute is run by the sinister Mr. Curtain, and his plans are far more dangerous than anyone imagined. To save their city and their families, these four brilliant misfits must rely on their unique talents, solve complex puzzles, and learn to trust one another. Dive into this classic chapter book where intellect and friendship are the ultimate weapons against evil. Will you pass the test?