A review by aholeistodig
The Boy Detective Fails by Joe Meno

5.0

Best Meno yet, no doubt in my mind. Meno's got a great knack for combining the subtle and the outrageous. I can definitely relate to the Tenenbaums comparisons--it has that same feel, only creepier. I also kept thinking of Kelly Link's story The Girl Detective (also excellent), an obvious connection maybe, but one that I'd say goes far beyond the titles.

Pssst! There's also a decoder ring you can cut out and assemble... AND a secret adventure hidden within the book!