The Ghost in the Third Row - 1

In the first book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, Nina investigates the ghost of a haunted auditorium

Standing on the Grand Theater’s storied stage, sixth-grader Nina Tanleven is about to audition for the latest local production. But as she launches into song, she sees a mysterious woman dressed all in white appearing out of nowhere. It isn’t until later, after Nina has won a part in the play, that she learns the truth: Fifty years ago, on the Grand’s famous stage, the beautiful actress Lily Larkin—known for her captivating white costumes—was killed by a falling chandelier. Ever since, rumors have swirled that the ghost of Lily Larkin haunts the Grand.
 
When eerie events start disrupting the play’s rehearsals, Nina knows that Lily is responsible. But what is Lily trying to tell her? Along with her best friend, Chris, Nina decides that the only way she can save the play is to get to the bottom of this decades-old murder mystery.
 
The Ghost in the Third Rowis the first book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, which continue withThe Ghost Wore GrayandThe Ghost in the Big Brass Bed.
 
This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author’s collection.