Tianna and the Mystery of the Beale Treasure (Tianna Howard Adventures Book 1)

A mysterious journal.
Missing parents.
A trail that won’t wait.

When twelve-year-old Tianna Howard receives a battered travel journal in the mail from her parents, she senses something is wrong. Inside are strange sketches, coded notes, and unfinished clues, and days later, her parents vanish without explanation. With no answers and no time to lose, Tianna believes the journal may be the only way to find them.

Traveling with her wise and steady Grandfather, Tianna follows the trail to Southeast Asia, where each clue draws her deeper into a centuries-old mystery linked to the legendary Beale ciphers, one of history’s most famous unsolved codes. Along the way, she rescues a clever silver cat from a hidden jungle laboratory and later adds a sharp-tongued mynah bird to the team, gaining two unforgettable companions for the dangerous journey ahead.

But Tianna isn’t the only one searching.
Someone else is watching the trail.
Someone who wants the answers for themselves.

As the pursuit intensifies, Tianna must rely on her instincts, her growing courage, and her ability to think clearly under pressure. Every puzzle brings her closer to the truth about what happened to her parents, and to a secret powerful enough to change everything she thought she knew.

Perfect for upper middle grade readers who enjoy real-world mysteries, puzzle-driven adventures, and fast-moving quests, this updated edition launches the Tianna Howard Adventure Series, a globe-spanning journey filled with suspense, heart, and discovery.