If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a young girl who likes to read, this is it. The story is about 2 teen girls who, with the aid of a neighbor, get involved in a mystery about a couple of hats and a ghost. They are available through Amazon.com, BN.com,Borders.com,Chapters.com,PublishAmerica.com, or for a signed copy you can get them here. I now have a shopping cart using Pay Pal at the bottom of this page. Go to shopping cart to purchase book, then email me to let me know how you want it signed. If you just want me to sign it, or make it to someone special.

Michelle and I are working on a play adaption of the book. It is harder than I thought to rewrite for the stage.

The book was released and sales going strong. Recieved first royalty check. It was exciting.

Mystery of the Hats by eddie lay will be released in June of 2006-------ISBN# 1-4241-2649-5

It is a story about two fifteen year old girls who team up with a neighbor to discover the mystery of two hats that mysteriously turn up in one of the girls closet. While trying to discover the secret behind the hats, they stumble onto something that will change one of their lives forever. They find deception, murder, and a manifestation. If you like reading a mystery you'll love this one.

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"Mystery of the Hats has an interesting story line and appealing characters----" Mysterious Reviews

"---I enjoyed your book if the next one is anything like the first, you are already on your way to the big time." Bobbie

"---Both JR and I finished your book and thought it was really good and kept our interest. The ending was really surprising. Your descriptions really made me see the scenes." Phyllis