Atom Mystery [Young Atom Detective]

"Atom Mystery [Young Atom Detective]" by Charles Ira Coombs is a captivating mystery for young readers, unfolding in a world where atomic science meets small-town intrigue. Eddie Taylor, a bright boy with a passion for radioactivity and uranium, finds his summer taking an unexpected turn when a valuable radioisotope goes missing from Oceanview College, where his father works. Inspired by his dream of finding uranium ore, Eddie sets out with his trusty Geiger counter but soon finds himself caught up in solving the puzzling theft. As Eddie investigates, navigating encounters with friends, neighbours, and shady figures, a web of suspicious activities suggests a much larger conspiracy that only a young, keen detective can unravel.