Josh Stone and the Fifth World

Their furry friends are vanishing. When one kid chases down the culprits, will he unearth a deadly threat to the entire planet?

Josh Stone refuses to let anyone down. And since the fatherless thirteen-year-old considers himself the man of the house, he can't say no to his little sister's pleas to find her lost dog. But while he's dutifully pinning up fliers around town, news of other kids' missing four-legged buddies makes him wonder about a local pet shop owner's suspicious behavior.

Stunned after his investigations prove the man is guilty of dognapping, Josh tracks the store's mysterious van shipments through the night. But the brave defender's jaw drops when he discovers a shocking alien conspiracy…

Can he save his friends and stop an extraterrestrial attack on Earth?

Josh Stone and The Fifth World is the fast-paced first book in The Crystal Skull middle grade action-adventure science fiction series. If you like courageous teens, disguised intergalactic protectors, and dangerous treasure hunts, then you'll love S.M. LaDuke's rollercoaster ride.

Buy Josh Stone and The Fifth World to team up with an unlikely ally today!

"An awesome, otherworldly adventure! Josh Stone and the Fifth World had me eagerly turning pages all night long!"- Frank L. Cole, author of the Potion Masters Series

"Josh Stone and the Fifth World is an out of this world adventure! S.M. LaDuke fills the pages with unique creatures, genuine characters, and a compelling storyline that will have readers yearning for more." - B.K. Bostick, author of the Huber Hill Adventure Series