"a thrilling summer camp adventure where thirteen-year-old Makenzie uncovers a supernatural mystery, confronting ghosts of the past while discovering her own strength."

-Hillary Homzie, author of Apple Pie Promises

Makenzie’s Ring

Some Secrets Want to Be Found...

A Little Bit About Teri Stevens

Teri Stevens devoured s'mores and creepy stories as a child during summer camp at Lake Tahoe, CA. Makenzie's Ring, a ghostly story of friendship and self-discovery, is her debut novel. When she's not writing or exploring haunted manors, she's caring for her three teenagers, husband, backyard chickens and Maxx, their rescue dog.

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Adventures at Camp Baldwin

Teri Stevens’ middle grade debut, tells the adventurous tale of thirteen-year-old Makenzie Taylor, a first-time junior counselor at Camp Baldwin who spends the summer away from her overprotective parents.

When she discovers a mysterious ring at the bottom of Lake Tahoe, CA, Makenzie defies camp rules about returning anything found and decides to keep it. To her surprise, when she wears the ring it changes colors. Strange dreams, hidden mysteries, and a little bit of magic follow.

Story Inspiration

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"Teri Stevens masterfully weaves a story that delivers emotionally rich characters and a plot that’s equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt. With vivid storytelling this book is a sparkling gem; intense, tender, and thoroughly unputdownable."

Reviews

"I loved this story. It seemed to meld so many genres: a mystery, a ghost story, a love story, a coming of age story – blended affectingly against a backdrop sensitive to the importance of place and accented by historical time."

"The summer camp setting and subtle spooky turns make this a compelling story. The ethereal descriptions draw you into the setting that is both nostalgic and mystical. I loved every page of this debut novel. Highly recommend!"

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