Padma B. J.

Read, Imagine, Explore

Children’s mystery adventures filled with curiosity, friendship, clues, and discovery.

Clue Crackers children approaching a mysterious glowing house

The Series

Meet the Clue Crackers

Alison, Claire, Ryan, and John are curious, brave, and just mischievous enough to follow the clues others overlook. Each adventure blends mystery, humor, friendship, and problem-solving for young readers who love a good puzzle.

Mystery Riddles Adventure Teamwork Ages 8–12

Books

Books in the Series

Start with the first Clue Crackers mystery, then watch for the next adventure at Northaven Castle.

Riddles in Rhymes: Mystery of the Lost Invention book cover

Book 1 · Available Now

Riddles in Rhymes: Mystery of the Lost Invention

A trail of puzzling rhymes leads four curious friends toward a lost invention and secrets that refuse to stay hidden.

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Mystery of Northaven Castle balcony rescue scene

Book 2 · Coming Soon

Mystery of Northaven Castle

A winter journey to a medieval castle turns dangerous when the Clue Crackers uncover hidden passages, suspicious secrets, and clues beneath the stone walls.

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The Clue Crackers exploring a mysterious attic

A clue in the attic

The Clue Crackers hiding in a large cabinet

A hidden place

Auto-Nova robot character

Meet Auto-Nova

Book Trailer

Watch the mystery begin

A decades-old mystery. Four curious kids. One forgotten invention waiting to be discovered! Welcome to Riddles in Rhymes: Mystery of the Lost Invention — a wholesome, page-turning adventure for kids ages 8–12 who love friendship, teamwork, secret clues, and solving puzzles.

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Padma B. J., author of the Clue Crackers Adventure Series

About the Author

Padma B. J.

Padma B. J. writes children’s mystery adventures that blend curiosity, humor, friendship, and problem-solving. Her Clue Crackers Adventure Series invites young readers to think like detectives, follow clues, and enjoy the thrill of discovery.

Through the series, she creates stories filled with riddles, secrets, inventions, hidden places, and brave kids who keep asking the next question.

Contact

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For book updates, reader notes, or author inquiries, you can reach Padma B. J. by email or visit the Amazon Author Page.