Lights Over Sky Mountain: A Kids' Historical Mystery Set in 1950s California

By Taylor Prescott

The Soda Shop Sleuths: Lights Over Sky Mountain
Book 6 in the mid-century historical mystery series for young readers

Something strange is lighting up the skies above Palm Vista...

When a dazzling flash streaks over Sky Mountain late one summer night, rumors of flying saucers sweep through town. Danny, Dot, and their loyal dog Scout are drawn into a mystery that reaches from the treetops to the stars-one that leads them to a shuttered airfield, a suspicious government outpost, and a decades-old secret buried in the hills.

As fear and fascination grip their community, the sleuths must separate fact from fiction, navigating tall tales, strange signals, and a web of clues that point to something more than just lights in the sky. But when they discover someone is trying to cover up the truth, the kids realize they're in over their heads-and the truth may be even wilder than a flying saucer.

Set in 1953 at the height of America's UFO obsession, Lights Over Sky Mountain combines mystery, science, and history in a story that explores curiosity, Cold War paranoia, and the power of asking questions. Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Greenglass House, and classic middle-grade adventures with smart, courageous kids at the center.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F99VPVRL
• ISBN13: 9798284577226
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"