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Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

Edgar Cantero: Meddling Kids is a horror-comedy novel about a former detective club reuniting years after a supposedly solved monster mystery. The listing describes supernatural threats, eccentric former teammates and a Weimaraner as they revisit what happened at Sleepy Lake.

At a glance

A 1977 monster-mystery case draws its former teenage investigators back together in 1990.
The story blends horror, humour and a reunion involving a dog descended from the club's original canine member.
The 464-page English-language paperback listing gives publication and book-size details.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise combines a nostalgic detective-club reunion with supernatural horror.
The ensemble includes distinct former club members and a Weimaraner character.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Titan Books
Publication date	3 April 2018
Language	English
Print length	464 pages
ISBN-10	178565876X
ISBN-13	978-1785658761

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	12.6 x 3 x 19.41 cm
Weight listed	100 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for horror mixed with humour and a mystery involving former teen detectives.
Fans of ensemble stories with supernatural elements and eccentric characters.

Less suited to

Readers who need consistently brisk pacing or a writing style that feels immediately familiar, given the mixed customer feedback.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 3,197 ratings

5 stars44%44%
4 stars31%31%
3 stars17%17%
2 stars6%6%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the story and characters as enjoyable and engaging, with humour also appreciated, including a mention of Tim the dog’s narration. Reactions are more divided on writing style, pacing and horror, with some readers liking the twists while others find the book slow or the style takes time to settle into. That makes it a more uncertain fit for readers who prioritise fast pacing or consistently conventional prose.

Positive themes

Customers describe the characters and humour as enjoyable.

Negative themes

Some customers say the writing style takes time to get used to.

Mixed feedback

Feedback is divided on pacing and horror, including whether the story’s pace works for the reader.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meddling Kids about?

The listing describes former members of the Blyton Summer Detective Club reuniting in 1990 to investigate strange events connected to a monster case they thought they had solved in 1977.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 464 pages.

What kind of story is it?

Its premise combines a detective-club reunion, horror, humour and supernatural events.