Got this book that seems to be a reprint of the originals. Let my son read it but he didn’t seem too thrilled and opted to read one of his other books instead.

It started with a cryptic radio transmission that led to Ben seeing some green lights in the desert. But his friends, the other Last Chance Detectives, Mike, Winnie, and Spence, aren’t sure his story of UFOs in the desert is believable. Still, there’s obviously something going on out there, so it’s time to investigate!

This was a fast-paced adventure with a realistic feel to it. The kids are friends but still have arguments, one of which led to the adventure in the first place. I liked the small-town setting that goes even further into a feeling of remoteness due to being surrounded by vast desert. Though I wasn't as baffled as Ben was when the sheriff didn't corroborate what he saw, readers of the age group for which the book is intended will likely get swept up into the adventure and intrigue. The stakes are high and the danger is real, but nothing too intense for kids around 10-14, for whom I highly recommend this book.

I watched the movie many times in my teenage years (we only owned this one, though, so I've never seen/read any others in the series). I didn't expect to remember as much as I did when I read the book. A few lines I could even hear the characters saying in my head. It was a really fun way to re-visit my childhood, and I'm looking forward to watching the movie again too (and reading/watching the rest of the series)!

Loved this middle grade book by Jake and Luke Thoene! I’m always on the hunt to find great reads for my kids so I decided to read this book with my 10 year old son to see what he thought of it. He thoroughly enjoyed it and asked if he could read the other books in the series. What better recommendation could I give than that?

This is a gem especially for middle grade boys, but I think girls would enjoy it as well. The characters are smart, funny, and all around nice kids. They’ve formed a detective club called the Last Chance Detectives made up of four members: Mike, Ben, Spence, and Winnie.

There are two mysteries going on in the little town of Ambrosia, Arizona. The local sheriff and the Last Chance Detectives have noticed some strange activity going on around Navajo Mesa. When the kids go to investigate, Ben is separated from the others and he experiences several things that might point to aliens, but are they real? The second mystery has to do with items going missing from the local museum. Are they somehow related? The Last Chance Detectives decide to take up the cases.

I liked the confidence of the kids and the way they worked together to solve the mysteries. I enjoyed their respectful yet honest interactions with the adults in the story. There are subtle references to faith which were enjoyable. It’s set in the 1990’s and this was fun for me to share this time period with my son, when times were not dominated by technology and smartphones.

My son and I both loved the twists and turns of the story. There’s quite a bit of action packed into this that made my son want to read just one more chapter. We will definitely be reading the other books in the series and look forward to discovering what other mysteries lie in store for the Last Chance Detectives. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to provide a positive view and all opinions are my own.

Will anyone believe what Ben saw in the desert? It definitely isn't what it seems. I enjoyed this fast paced novel filled with 4 distinct main characters. I am sure my boys will enjoy it as well!

Thanks #NetGalley for this ARC of #MysteryLightsofNavajoMesa