"The Cry at Midnight" by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt is a thrilling mystery where a curious high schooler named Penny Parker and her friend Louise stumble upon strange events at an old monastery. While skiing, they hear eerie screams and sense a suspicious atmosphere, making Penny believe a dangerous cult has taken root there. Despite warnings from a creepy gatekeeper, Penny's determination to uncover the truth leads her to characters like Father Benedict, the leader of the monastery, hinting at concealed secrets. The beginning of the book sparks intrigue as Penny and Jerry enjoy a night of skiing before encountering the eerie Abbinton Monastery and its terrifying, blood-curdling scream. Penny's strong journalistic feelings drive her to investigate the unsettling activities within, facing fear and thrilling danger.
The Cry at Midnight
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
A curious high school girl and her friend uncover a creepy monastery filled with screams, suspicious characters, and a possible cult lurking inside of the walls.
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About the AuthorMildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Benson wrote under the Stratemeyer Syndicate pen name, Carolyn Keene, from 1929 to 1953 and contributed to 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries, which were bestsellers.
Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Benson wrote under the Stratemeyer Syndicate pen name, Carolyn Keene, from 1929 to 1953 and contributed to 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries, which were bestsellers.
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