Adventures on Trains Series 6 Books Collection Set by M.G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman | Mystery, Adventure & Detective Stories for Kids

Adventures on Trains Series is a six-book collection by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, bringing together a sequence of mystery, adventure and detective stories for children. Each instalment follows Harrison Beck as he travels by train with his Uncle Nat, with each journey leading to a new investigation.

From Britain’s most famous steam train to an iconic route across the United States, and from a luxury journey in southern Africa to a night train heading towards the Arctic Circle, the set spans a range of settings and scenarios. Along the way, Harrison is drawn into missing valuables, unsettling legends and high-stakes events on board.

Included titles

• The Highland Falcon Thief
• Kidnap on the California Comet
• Murder on the Safari Star
• Danger at Dead Man's Pass
• Sabotage on the Solar Express
• The Arctic Railway Assassin

Key details

• Six-book collection
• By M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman
• Part of the Adventures on Trains series
• Mystery, adventure and detective stories for kids

Synopses

The Highland Falcon Thief

Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain’s most famous steam train. When a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation.

Kidnap on the California Comet

After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon, Harrison Beck is eager for another train journey. When Uncle Nat invites him aboard the California Comet, he joins the iconic three-day route from Chicago to San Francisco.

Murder on the Safari Star

Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat travel aboard the Safari Star, a luxurious steam train. Their journey takes them from Pretoria to Victoria Falls.

Danger at Dead Man's Pass

A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend says the Kratzensteins, a wealthy family of railway tycoons, are cursed, but Hal questions whether curses are real.

Sabotage on the Solar Express

Billionaire train enthusiast August Reza invites Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on the maiden voyage of the Solar Express. The train is presented as the winning design of Reza’s Rocket competition.

The Arctic Railway Assassin

The Adventures on Trains series reaches a sixth adventure as Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat board the night train to Narvik. They travel to the Arctic Circle at Christmas to see the northern lights.