Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage is a Southern mystery novel featuring Mo LoBeau, a spirited and sharp-witted 11-year-old girl who was washed into the small town of Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, as a baby during a hurricane. She was taken in by the quirky but loving café owners, the Colonel and Miss Lana, though she still dreams of finding her biological mother. Mo and her best friend, Dale Earnhardt Johnson III, spend their summer running their own detective agency. But when a local man is murdered and a detective arrives in town, their small-town life is thrown into chaos. As Mo and Dale investigate, they uncover hidden secrets, unexpected dangers, and the truth about the Colonel’s mysterious past. Blending humor, adventure, and heart, Three Times Lucky is a charming coming-of-age story with a gripping mystery, rich Southern charm, and unforgettable characters.