An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery Series by Thomas Taylor 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Malamander
Gargantis
Shadowghast
Festergrimm
Mermedusa

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
The An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery Series 5 Books Collection Set bundles all five paperback adventures in Thomas Taylor's beloved middle-grade series, following Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder of the Grand Nautilus Hotel, and his friend Violet Parma as they investigate strange happenings along the fog-wrapped boardwalk of Eerie-on-Sea. From a legendary sea creature to a storm-tossed bottle, a sinister stage magician, a vengeful old enemy, and a rising deep-sea threat, each book layers fresh mystery onto a growing legend. Award-winning and atmospheric, a great gift for young mystery fans.

About the Books
Set in the crumbling, wind-battered seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea, this five-book series pairs sharp, cinematic prose with a genuinely spooky sense of place. Malamander opens the saga in the dead of winter, when the legend of a night-creature said to grant wishes drags Herbie and newcomer Violet into a search for a missing girl and buried family secrets. Gargantis brings a howling electrical storm and an ancient bottle rumored to hold a power that could unbalance the whole town, forcing the pair to separate rumor from danger. Shadowghast arrives on Ghastly Night, when a hypnotic stage magician named Caliastra checks into the Grand Nautilus claiming a startling connection to Herbie, plunging the town into a maze of misdirection and half-buried history. Festergrimm resurrects Herbie and Violet's oldest enemy, Sebastian Eels, alongside a clattering antique automaton and a waxworks gallery hiding more than wax. Mermedusa closes the run with the town's deepest secret finally surfacing, tying earlier threads into a satisfying conclusion. Across all five titles, Thomas Taylor balances short, punchy chapters with vivid gothic imagery, so readers 8-12 can race through cliffhangers while savoring the salt-spray atmosphere. Themes of loyalty, curiosity, and standing up for what is right run underneath every mystery, and a recurring cast of eccentric hoteliers and townsfolk gives the series a warm, familiar feel even as stakes escalate.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback set of the acclaimed Eerie-on-Sea Mystery Series in order
• Atmospheric, award-shortlisted storytelling for reluctant and confident readers alike
• Short chapters and clear cliffhangers build reading stamina for ages 8-12
• Recurring characters and a richly imagined seaside town add satisfying continuity
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or a classroom library
• Brand new paperback copies, ideal for shelf display or sibling swaps

Book-by-Book Guide
Malamander — Herbie and Violet chase a wish-granting sea creature through a wintry, secret-filled Eerie-on-Sea.
Gargantis — A ferocious storm uncovers an ancient bottle whose contents threaten to unbalance the town.
Shadowghast — A hypnotic stage magician's arrival on Ghastly Night forces Herbie to face a startling connection.
Festergrimm — Old enemy Sebastian Eels returns amid a creepy waxworks gallery and a legendary automaton.
Mermedusa — The series builds to its climax as Eerie-on-Sea's deepest secret finally surfaces.

About the Author
Thomas Taylor is an award-winning British author-illustrator whose Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries have become a modern favorite in middle-grade fiction. Before writing his own novels, he illustrated the cover of the first British edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, launching a career spanning dozens of picture books and graphic novels. Malamander was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award and won The Weald Book Award and The Awesome Book Award, cementing the series' reputation for atmospheric storytelling. He writes from the south coast of England, the inspiration behind Eerie-on-Sea.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Five spooky, heartfelt mysteries in one paperback set make this collection a natural pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking, or summer reading haul. Fans of atmospheric adventure will love following Herbie and Violet from book to book, while parents will appreciate a series built to grow young readers' confidence.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.