X Marks the Haunt, Lindsay Currie
X Marks the Haunt, Lindsay Currie
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X Marks the Haunt

Author: Lindsay Currie

Narrator: Titus Colton

Unabridged: 7 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/06/2026


Synopsis

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost—unleashing a dark force—it’s up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good.

"Follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!"—Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heroes

Thanks to his mother’s job at a local graveyard, twelve-year-old Will Stone has some unique talents. For one, he knows exactly how a burial vault works and why they’re used. For another, he’s great at genealogy and can decode centuries old records. Not your normal every day after school activities, that’s for sure!

But when a centuries old crypt key is lost, his normally peaceful existence at Graceland cemetery is shattered. Trees wither and die. The lake becomes covered with a sinister green slime that threatens to choke out anything living in it. And suddenly, the graveyard’s reputation isn’t the only thing in jeopardy . . . Will and his friends' safety is, too.

Suddenly, Will is forced to consider that the lost key might be an even bigger problem than he originally thought. A dark force has been unleashed within the cemetery gates, and along with his friends Stash, Michelle, and Henry, Will must use his unique skill set to figure out which restless spirit is draining the graveyard of life, and how to end the haunting for good.

About The Author

Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale.  When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kay on October 10, 2025

This was phenomenal. A middle grade mystery that borders on the edge of dark and creepy. The setting was supreme and sets the whole tone of this book. The characters play off that perfectly. And the suspense accelerates as one mystery tumbles into a much scarier one.......more

Goodreads review by Jules on January 22, 2026

I think this is my favorite Linday Currie book yet! Seventh grader Will is our main character, and his mom runs the Graceland cemetery. He loves spending time at the cemetery and getting to know it's history and everything about the people that are buried there. His class ends up taking a field trip......more

Goodreads review by Bookish2theMax on September 02, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s Books for giving me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was my first horror novel ever, since I get scared easily. This was amazing! I loved the characters and the storyline. The only problem was that I don’t think it will be v......more

Goodreads review by Skye on January 08, 2026

This was a really fun read!......more

Goodreads review by lucky 13 on January 11, 2026

every now and then I like something A little lighter in horror and this fit the part. filled with a spooky graveyard a night time seance. ghosts and a band of friends trying to solve a mystery before its to late. good young adult entry to step into scary/horror......more


Quotes

2026 Astra Award Nominee for Best Children's Book!

"If sinister cemeteries and ghastly ghosts make your spine tingle with delight, follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a spookily good mystery!"—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Heroes

"A creepy, ghost-filled mystery set in a real-life graveyard? Count me in! Funny, frightening, and a little bit freaky, X Marks the Haunt is equal parts horror and heart."—K.R. Alexander, author of The Fear Zone

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Fun and frightening. Currie's plot twists and turns and tension ticks tighter and tighter, as mysteries mount and pages turn as fast as your heartbeat!"—Dan Poblocki, bestselling author of Tales to Keep You Up at Night

★ "Currie's latest delivers another exciting and eerie mystery, expertly blending fascinating facts with fearsome fiction. Chilling, thrilling, and touching in equal measure."—Booklist, starred review

★ "Currie has written a heart-pounding ghost story wrapped up in a compelling framework of friendship and personal morality. A must-have for all libraries that purchase ghost stories."—School Library Journal, starred review

"Hair-raising and unexpectedly poignant. Horror with heart."—Kirkus Reviews

"A captivating ghost story....an appealing offering for those seeking thrills and chills sans excess gore or violence."—Publishers Weekly

"Prolific writer Currie offers another chilling horror story that highlights the haunted history of Chicago."—The Bulletin