Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street

Red Fox is back in town operating a secret chemical laboratory. He is at work producing a mysterious compound dubbed BrainX. He hopes this substance will enable him to control the minds and actions of human subjects. He finds the abandoned mansion and carriage house located at 404 Appalling Street to be perfect for his secret, ambitious laboratory procedures.
Will Red Fox be successful in concocting such an insidious, dangerous, nefarious chemical substance? Can Sheriff Neverfine and detectives Sam and Howie be successful in thwarting Red Fox and his evil plans?
Adding to the ongoing anxiety of nearby residents, the house next door to the mansion is reported to be haunted. Could there be a relationship between residents of this haunted structure and the ongoing bizarre activities at 404 Appalling Street?
Is there a peaceful solution to this dangerous and threatening situation? You will need to read every page of this exciting story to find out.

The author, George S. Haines, reared on a working farm in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University with B. S. and M. S. Degrees. He earned his doctorate at George Peabody College for Teachers, now a college at Vanderbilt University. He taught students at the seventh grade level thru adults. At Taylor University he served as professor of education and director of teacher education. He lives in Ft. Myers, Florida.
The artist, Betty Wedeles, has taught beginning and advanced art classes during her illustrious career. Her artistic creations have won many citations and awards. Her knowledge and application of color, harmony, value, measurement and composition are evident in her artistic rendition on the front cover. She continues to respect wildlife and its habitat in her artistic creations. She lives in Ft. Myers, Florida.