Disappearing Act / Sid Fleischman / 133 pages

Kevin and Holly Kidd's mom is missing.  She was an archaeologist and disappeared when an earthquake occurred when she was on a dig.  Holly and Kevin move from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Venice Beach, California because they are being stalked.  The stalker follows them to California, holds them at gunpoint, and demands their mother's map to the ancient lost cities.  Great view of Boardwalk entertainers of Venice Beach.