The Case of the Cracked Solarion

By Tanya G Govender

One missing artifact. Four tech-genius rivals. Ten hours until sunrise.

Twelve-year-old Maya Thorne doesn't believe in luck - she believes in evidence. While other kids play games, Maya studies fingerprints, tracks clues, and follows her strict Rule of Three: Observe. Analyze. Conclude.

So when a mysterious golden envelope summons her to Iron Gables - the estate of a reclusive billionaire - Maya knows this isn't an ordinary invitation.

She's been chosen to compete in the Great Hunt for the Solarion Egg, a legendary mechanical treasure said to hide a century-old secret.

But before the hunt even begins, the Egg is stolen.

The gates lock. The security system fails. A thick mist traps everyone inside the mansion.

Now Maya must outwit four brilliant rivals, navigate shifting corridors, decode mechanical puzzles, and uncover the truth behind whispers of a ghostly clockmaker.

Because this isn't just a missing artifact.

It's a race against time.

And logic is the only weapon that never runs out of power.

Perfect for readers who love smart young heroes, thrilling puzzles, and fast-paced mystery adventures, The Case of the Cracked Solarion is a gripping middle-grade detective story about courage, curiosity, and the power of a brilliant mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNFSGG2G
• ISBN13: 9798232740214
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tanya G Govender
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7