THE INHUMAN ZOO

Super Science Showcase Stories #7

2023 | 60 pages | Short Junior Novel | Ages 9 - 14 | STEM Topics

Written by Lee Fanning | Illustrated by Nadiia Kovalchuk

In an alternate post-World War II Washington D.C. where humans now live with a community of human-like animal hybrid creatures called "Others"-- the result of mad science experiments discovered on an island during the war-- missionary Mason and private detective Valerie Sodecko are tasked with investigating a "zoo" that showcases Others after concerns that one of its "exhibits" is not there voluntarily.

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ABOUT THE HEROES

An archaeologist with a mysterious past and his by-the-book assistant seek out archaeological finds that seem paranormal in nature.

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THIS ADVENTURE STARS

THE CANON

Every story in order.

1| The Believer

EPISODE

Archaeologist John Patton Jr., who specializes in examining the unknown, travels down to Mexico to confirm - or debunk - a peer's incredible discovery.

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2| What's at Stake

BOOK

Archaeologist John Patton Jr. and his student assistant rush to save Ancestral Puebloan artifacts that are at risk of being destroyed, but can they survive an altercation with a relentless pursuer?

3| Another Tie for Christmas

BOOK

It's Christmastime, and international adventurer & archaeologist John Patton Jr. is home for a quiet holiday with his family. But when an old friend sends him a lead on a new discovery too enticing to pass up, John accidentally winds up on another dangerous adventure—and this time, he’s not the only one in harms way—his children are too!

4| Little Terror

EPISODE

Frustrated with "babysitting" his chaotic 3-year old son while on an important archaeological dig, John Patton Jr. discovers a rare artifact - one that helps him better appreciate what he has.