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The Latchkey Tales: Stories from the Haunted Heart of San Francisco

MJ Hahn’s The Latchkey Tales begin with the arrival of thirteen year old Yuki O'Malley in her hometown of San Francisco. She discovers that the grand Victorian mansion she's inherited is actually known as The Curse Castle, the most haunted house in the city. Good thing Crowley Golden, the slightly sorcerous boy-next-door is around to help smooth things over. Follow the adventures of Yuki and Crowley set against the backdrop of a quirky city where the "everyday" is anything but ordinary.

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  1. 34

    Book 3, Chapter 6: McDirtch and Sons of Butchertown

    While her fever subsides, the Carriage House offers a good view of the Widows' garden for Yuki.

  2. 33

    Book 3, Chapter 5: The Watchtower's Harrow

    GT and Crowley work at finding a way to bring Yuki home and learn a bit about Sinilla Grimshaw in the process,

  3. 32

    Book 3, Chapter 4: The Widows' House

    A wall of roses and a different slightly sinister house, Yuki meets the Widows of Rincon Hill.

  4. 31

    Book 3, Chapter 3: Santorini and the Oyster Girl

    Yuki finds herself in 1885 once again.

  5. 30

    Book 3, Chapter 2: An Overdue Event

    Crowley takes Yuki to Admiral Heirloom's 20th Annual NightFair with unexpected results.

  6. 29

    Book 3, Prologue: The Shadow of the Isis Heart / Chapter 1: Audra Interrupted

    The repercussions after the destruction of the Isis Heart continue. Then a visit to the Halcyon Valley State Hospital.

  7. 28

    Book 2, Chapter 13: The Watchtower of the West / Epilogue: Bleeberman Ever After

    Our story concludes with a little journey to Anubis' haunted desert.

  8. 27

    Book 2, Chapter 12: The Grand Ritual

    Anaximander has set his sinister stage ... but for what exactly?

  9. 26

    Book 2, Chapter 11: Banquet Night

    The night of the Sons of the City Banquet has arrived!

  10. 25

    Book 2, Chapter 10: The Hideaway

    Grandpa Theo is missing! The Crux Ansata bide their time in their new hideout.

  11. 24

    Book 2, Chapter 9: Downtown with Wilshire

    Yuki goes on safari following Wilshire Sutton through her natural habitat (also known as Union Square)

  12. 23

    Book 2, Chapter 8: Graveyard Dust

    The Crux Ansata visit Colma, California (also known locally as Death Town)

  13. 22

    Book 2, Chapter 7: The Dæmon and the Diphthong

    Tina learns the identity of her mystery summoner.

  14. 21

    Book 2, Chapter 6, The Official Incident

    Mrs. Flack and Mr. Bloom attend a press conference, then Tina pursues Audra LaMal.

  15. 20

    Book 2, Chapter 5: The Magi of Ashbury Terrace

    We take a tour of the Cottage where we meet Crowley's grandfather. Another Golden with supernatural tendencies.

  16. 19

    Book 2, Chapter 4: The Crux Ansata

    Why don't we get acquainted with our merry band of villains.

  17. 18

    Book 2, Chapter 3: DerVinter's Bequest

    Yuki O'Malley is having a lackluster summer vacation.

  18. 17

    Book 2, Chapter 2: The Golden Juggernaut

    Crowley and his Dad return to the city only to stumble upon a mystery at the Legion of Honor.

  19. 16

    Book 2, Prologue: Bleeberman 2.o / Chapter 1: Mr. Halliday gets the Graveyard Shift

    We check in to see how freedom is agreeing with Tina B. Then Mr. Halliday gets a surprise at the Legion of Honor.

  20. 15

    Book 1, Chapter 15: The Doctors O'Malley/ Epilogue: Not Too Bad After All

    The Curse Castle settles a long overdue debt. Questions are finally answered.

  21. 14

    Book 1, Chapter 14: A Discreet Debut

    DerVinter's media event for the launch of AquaDeluxe doesn't quite go as expected.

  22. 13

    Book 1, Chapter 13: Concerning House-Ghost Restoration

    Tina Bleeberman returns to the scene without a moment to lose.

  23. 12

    Book 1, Chapter 12: Snakes and Ladders

    DerVinter's sinister plot continues to form.

  24. 11

    Book 1, Chapter 11: The North Wing

    Yuki finally explores the Curse Castle's North Wing to uncover more of Lady Iwanaga's secrets.

  25. 10

    Book 1, Chapter 10: The Fleeting Furlough of Mrs. Flack

    Yuki spends the day sightseeing with Mrs. Flack.

  26. 9

    Book 1. Chapter 9: A Secret Never to be Told

    Lady Iwanaga's new Uroborus Society convenes.

  27. 8

    Book 1, Chapter 8: The Bathing Chamber

    The birth of the Curse Castle and DerVinter's scheme begins to take shape.

  28. 7

    Book 1, Chapter 7: The Gilded Oubliette

    Audra LaMal's beauty regimen is revealed!

  29. 6

    Book 1, Chapter 6: A Career in Tea

    Crowley gives Yuki a little tour of Chinatown.

  30. 5

    Book 1, Chapter 5: The Prisoners of Snob Hill

    How did Tina Bleeberman end up in that urn?

  31. 4

    Book 1, Chapter 4: The Curse Castle

    Yuki's first day in the city reveals some new details about her family home.

  32. 3

    Book 1, Chapter 3: The Epitomical Makeover

    Tina gets the VIP treatment after hours at The Bellefaire

  33. 2

    Book 1, Chapter 2: The Way Home

    The O'Malleys move back to San Francisco

  34. 1

    Book 1, Chapter 1: Too Bad for Tina

    Tina Bleeberman gets her makeover at The Bellefaire.

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MJ Hahn’s The Latchkey Tales begin with the arrival of thirteen year old Yuki O'Malley in her hometown of San Francisco. She discovers that the grand Victorian mansion she's inherited is actually known as The Curse Castle, the most haunted house in the city. Good thing Crowley Golden, the slightly sorcerous boy-next-door is around to help smooth things over. Follow the adventures of Yuki and Crowley set against the backdrop of a quirky city where the "everyday" is anything but ordinary.

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