Investigators Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild Ghost Chase| Review

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Wild Ghost Chase
By John Patrick Green with Christopher Hastings and Pat Lewis
First Second, February 18, 2025
Grades 3 and up

Young readers will be thrilled to dive into the latest installment of the InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. series. The fun continues in this the third installment in the spin-off series from the original InvestiGators books.

The story begins with a flashback at the farm, where General Inspector Tract, during his final inspection, gets trapped in a soundproof broom closet. He languishes and dies, leaving only his ghost. In the present day, the ghost possesses Monocle, leading her on a final mission to solve “the mystery of cryptid creatures.” Junior Agent Zeb senses something is wrong with Monocle and, despite not being taken seriously, sets out to uncover the truth. He is joined by Cilantro, Bongo, and Bash in his quest to track down Monocle.

Fans of the previous titles will find familiar elements, but newcomers can also enjoy this book as it stands alone. The more you’ve read the series, the more nuances you’ll appreciate. The series’ unique flair shines through in the narrator’s interactions with the characters and the sly humor woven throughout the book, some of which is clearly aimed at adult readers. The series consistently delivers intelligent humor that appeals to all ages. The jokes often have multiple layers, such as when “Dogman” remarks, “lots of people have the same name.” The numerous puns are sure to elicit either an eye-roll or a hearty chuckle.

The vibrant, colorful artwork complements the text perfectly, creating a symbiotic relationship. The cramped writing and small panels lend a retro feel to the graphic novel.

This installment is sure to be a hit with existing fans and will likely inspire new readers to explore the entire series.

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