The Joker’s Revenge
About
Darci Miller is fiercely committed to being the perfect daughter for her widowed father, but his overprotective nature is driving her crazy. Set in the backdrop of a Maine summer camp in 1972, this captivating young adult mystery/romance dives deep into a dark family secret surrounding her late mother. When she learns of an opportunity to become a secretary at the very camp where her mother once worked in the 1950s, she jumps at the chance to find the truth.
As Darci settles into camp life, she quickly realizes that there’s more afoot than just innocent marshmallow roasts. The head chef is on the verge of a culinary breakthrough a machine that eliminates fat and calories from food. This invaluable invention has drawn the attention of a malicious prankster who is playing cruel tricks that are harming innocent children. Intent on stealing it for financial gain and settling old scores, the prankster is always a step ahead of authorities.
In her search for the truth, Darci uncovers shocking revelations about her mother’s past that could change everything. Amidst the escalating chaos, she finds herself drawn to her intriguing boss, all while navigating the jealousy of the camp owners’ spoiled daughter.
Praise for this book
May 26, 2025
I received this as an ARC for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. This book was absolutely MAGNIFICENT!! It had a slow burn at first and then quickly picked up. The ending was everything I needed!! I would love to read more books from this author! I can't wait to recommend this book to my other friends! Absolutely thrilling and jaw dropping!
The Joker's Revenge is a fantastic and worthwhile read for anybody looking for a mystery with many themes and moving parts. I had fun diving into it, and I’m sure you would too.
Take one installment of Fear Street by R.L. Stine, sprinkle in a little Jason-vibe from Friday the 13th (after removing any graphic bits), mix in a bunch of ‘60s and ‘70s nostalgia, then let the plot simmer for 285 pages. This delightful recipe gives us THE JOKER'S REVENGE, and it’s one heckuva twisty, turny, and titillating summer reading escape.
The vibes of this book was definitely new to me. I mostly read fantasy and regency so coming across this eerie book was puzzling at first because I didn't know what to expect. I'm GLAD to say that I really enjoyed it! It was REFRESHING, atmospheric, and I finished it within a few hours. The mystery/spooky element added to the story for sure. I liked the added romance element too! Highly recommend.
I found this book very interesting and hard to put down! Great for those who like thriller/mystery vibes and surprises! Lots of people in the mix with this book and really kept me guessing. Really pleased at how nicely things wrapped up at the end.