In this second KC Flanagan Girl Detective™ adventure, KC accompanies her brother, Dad and Dad's new significan other to the lush Island of Isla Mujeres, just off Cancún in the Mexican Yucatan peninsula. Only looking forward to a relaxed vacation in the tropics, KC nevertheless stumbles on a plot to steal sunken treasure and eventually helps corral the criminals. Along the way she learns a lot aboujt the magnificence of ancient Mayan culture, adopts a Kinkajou and gets in and out of danger.

As School Library Journal wrote about the first KC Flanagan book, "Not only is this a
satisfying mystery that sets a brisk pace, but it also offers wonderful glimpses of Mexican scenery and customs. The meanings of the many Spanish words and expressions are clear in context. This title will work well where mysteries are popular (and where are they not?) and in conjunction with social studies or multicultural units."