Elvira Vance and the Monster Mystery

Name: Elvira Vance and the Monster Mystery
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kacy Ritter
ISBN: 9780063348561

Author: Kacy Ritter

Narrator: Gail Shalan

Unabridged: 6 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 07/15/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective, Animal Stories

Synopsis

Half-siren Elvira Vance doesn’t trust outsiders. Especially not the human detective who’s been hired to investigate the disappearances of a chupacabra and the crown for the Marfa Monster Festival. While humans are convinced the monster skipped town with the crown, Elvira knows there’s more to the story. As the daughter of Vince Vance—founder of Vince Vance’s Vintage Trailer Park Inn for Monsters—Elvira cares too much about her home to let this mystery go unsolved.With her two best friends, Elvira collects clues and investigates humans, banshees, vampires, and ghosts. But when more creatures start disappearing and antimonster attitudes rise, Elvira realizes that her friends could be in real danger.Now time is running out, and Elvira must use her siren powers and sleuthing skills to solve this mystery—or lose everything she loves.

About Kacy Ritter

Kacy Ritter is a fantasy geek who has lived all across the Lone Star State. She holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of North Texas and currently resides in Houston with her partner and their daughter. She daylights as a healthcare professional and loves writing at the intersection of fantasy and Texas Americana.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on July 17, 2025

If you're looking for a contemporary fantasy middle grade with adventure plot and monster mystery being a metaphor for racial tensions in the southern USA, this is a great book to pick. As the title suggests, this is a middle grade contemporary fantasy with a mystery plot. Titular Elvira is a half-h......more

Goodreads review by Matt on May 08, 2025

Kacy Ritter has delivered another winner! ELVIRA VANCE is a compelling mystery featuring a creative menagerie of monsters in a unique and whimsical setting. Refreshingly original.......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on July 21, 2025

A fun fast-paced mystery that was spooky and cute. This reminded me of a blend of Hotel Transylvania and Nancy Drew. The story was something that could be enjoyed by all ages and I look forward to my daughter reading it someday as well! Elvira was a character that was easy to root for and connect wit......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 05, 2025

Trailer park for monsters? Ok. A mystery about a few disappearances? Alright. A half-siren on the case? Of course. The elements here are a fun set up for a Scooby-type mystery mixed with elements of Hotel Transylvania. I loved the premise. I think the target audience will find it to be fun. I apprec......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 02, 2025

This is a fun Scooby-Doo like mystery--except the monsters are the victims and the ones solving the mystery! Elvira Vance is a feisty half-monster half-human who is intensely devoted to her friends, family, and home. She'll do anything to protect them--sneak out when she's grounded, make a deal with......more