Linda Maria Frank is a former science teacher and the author of the Annie Tillery Mysteries and the Buccaneers middle-grade mysteries. Her stories put curiosity, evidence, and courage at the center — the same habits she taught in the classroom — often described as “Nancy Drew meets CSI.”
Readers meet her work through Fire Island ghosts, archaeological digs, WWII aviation secrets, and St. Frederick Island adventures for younger detectives. Learn more on Meet Linda, browse books on the purchase page, or start with a reading-path guide: where new readers should start.
Why science teaching shapes the mysteries
Linda builds plots around observation, inference, and testing ideas against evidence. That classroom DNA is why teachers and librarians reach for her books — and why free discussion guides fit so naturally beside the novels.
Series at a glance
- Annie Tillery Mysteries — teen detective adventures with science-minded sleuthing.
- Buccaneers line — St. Frederick Island mysteries for ages ~7–12 (series overview).
FAQ
Who is Linda Maria Frank?
An American mystery author and former science teacher who writes the Annie Tillery Mysteries and the Buccaneers books.
What does “Nancy Drew meets CSI” mean here?
Classic girl-detective adventure energy combined with evidence-based, science-aware problem solving.
Where can I follow her online?
Website lindamariafrank.com, Facebook Official Fans of the Madonna Ghost Book, YouTube, and Goodreads.
Where should I start reading?
See this start-here guide.