A Dangerous Inheritance (Amanda Black 1)

In Una Herencia Peligrosa (Amanda Black 1), authors Juan Gómez-Jurado and Bárbara Montes launch a thrilling new series for young readers full of mystery, high-stakes adventure and unexpected revelations. Amanda Black is thirteen, facing a failing school exam and the looming threat of eviction from her aunt Paula’s rundown home. But everything changes in the blink of an eye when a mysterious letter arrives and she finds herself plunged into the hidden world of the Black family legacy.

Suddenly, Amanda and her aunt move into a vast, labyrinthine mansion built on the foundations of generations of Black ancestors. Within its halls Amanda begins to notice strange occurrences: lights flicker, voices whisper behind doors, and a power she never knew she had stirs within. When a rope she is using to abseil from the 180th floor of the sinister Dagon Corp tower is cut beneath her, she realises that danger, betrayal and secrets are far closer than she ever imagined.

Perfectly timed for the middle-grade reader, this novel combines a fast pace, high tension and relatable protagonist with hidden depths of family lore, coming-of-age uncertainty and empowerment. Readers who enjoyed the likes of a daring heroine, tight plotting and evocative settings will find Amanda’s journey compelling. The first volume in the Amanda Black series sets the stage for more escalated intrigue and action to come. Whether for classroom reading, family sharing or independent adventure-seeking readers aged 10-14, this book offers both entertainment and a window into layered storytelling. Dive in, join Amanda’s world and prepare for a legacy that might just change everything.