The Whispering Pines (Exit 13, Book 1)

James Preller is the author of many popular books for young readers, including the "Jigsaw Jones" and "Scary Tales" series. He's also written award-winning middle grade fiction, including Six Innings, Bystander, Blood Mountain, and more. He lives in Delmar, NY with his wife Lisa. He has three children: Nicholas, Gavin, and Maggie -- and Echo, a rescue dog from Kentucky. James maintains an active blog at Jamespreller.com and very much enjoys school visits.