Winterfield Wolves · Book 1
Beneath Silver Ridge Arena
A hockey mystery book for kids ages 8–12, by B.D. Atherton.
As featured in the Littleton Independent and Always in the Middle
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A hockey mystery book for kids ages 8–12
The Winterfield Wolves came to the mountains to win a hockey tournament. They never expected to solve a mystery between games.
Owen Mercer has been dreaming about the Silver Ridge Invitational all season: four days of big games, hotel pool relays, and hallway mini-stick battles with his team. It’s the tournament’s 75th anniversary, and Owen wants the Wolves’ name on the silver cup.
Then the cup vanishes from its locked case.
While everyone at the rink has a theory, Owen and his friends find clues that point to a much older secret. A mysterious gray door. Strange sounds beneath the floor. Pieces of the arena’s history that seem to be disappearing.
Now the Wolves have a championship to win and a secret to uncover. Can five friends find what’s hidden beneath Silver Ridge Arena before the truth is buried all over again?
Beneath Silver Ridge Arena is Book 1 in the Winterfield Wolves series, a hockey mystery for readers ages 8–12. B.D. Atherton is a Colorado youth hockey coach and dad who has spent a lot of weekends in rinks like this one. It’s a great gift for any young player, and the short chapters keep even reluctant readers turning pages.
Who it’s for
Readers ages 8–12, hockey families, and young mystery fans. The hockey matters, but it isn’t the whole story. The Wolves are friends as much as teammates.
Written by B.D. Atherton, a hockey parent and coach in Colorado.
Paperback, hardcover, and Kindle
Available now in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle. The paperback ISBN is 979-8982212108. The hardcover ISBN is 979-8982212115. The book is in English.
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What readers are saying
“An engaging read… would make a great gift for any hockey or mystery fan. I’ll be cheering on the Wolves in future books.”
“Great book for kids who play hockey (or any sport).”