Oddity Woods
A mystery/supernatural series about a kid detective named Marietta and her journey to find her father in a ghostly woodland realm.
After her father’s sudden disappearance, thirteen-year-old aspiring detective Marietta enters the nearby woods, where people are known to have vanished. Armed with a peculiar magnifying glass that has the power to reveal lies and a mysterious letter containing clues about her father, Marietta unknowingly stumbles into Oddity Woods, an endless forest where monsters and ghosts roam freely.
There she meets Wyatt Weiss, a mysterious boy with his own secrets, and a terrifying monster called the Conductor, who wishes to take their souls. The two join forces to survive, encountering various mysteries and monster alike. But while Marietta uncovers clues about her missing father, the Conductor hounds her every step. Can she get what she came for and make a clean getaway, or will the woods claim another victim?
Originally self-published as a webcomic from 2016-2019, the first book released in 2025 by Atheneum (S&S), with the second book planned for 2027. Logo design by Karyn Lee.
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"A visually thrilling adventure."
– Kirkus
"If you're a fan of mysteries, supernatural fantasy and vibrant magical characters, Oddity Woods brings all that together. Readers will be as gripped as aspiring detective Marietta Candor is when embarking on this grand multi-layered adventure with her! This is everything I wanted to read as a kid."
– Jes & Cin Wibowo, authors of Lunar Boy
"This spookily fun ride through haunted woods will prove a thrilling adventure for any young sleuths reading Oddity Woods. Davault's signature mix of humor and supernatural makes for a entertaining and equally intriguing plot, I can't wait to uncover the mysteries ahead alongside Marietta! Don't let the fun color palette and entertaining jokes fool you, Oddity Woods is as captivating as it is approachable and will entice any young mystery reader."
– Barbara Perez Marquez, author of The Library of Memories
"Oddity Woods is packed full of twists, riddles, adventure and spooky vibes! Enriched with the funny, colourful and charming characters that always make up Davault's work, this mystery is a guaranteed page turner for any curious young reader."
– Rebecca Burgess, author of Speak Up!
"Oddity Woods is a thrilling adventure from the start. A fast-paced and colorful mystery that takes the reader on a journey through the spooky woods, and delights them with heart and humor throughout."
– Scout Underhill, author of the DnDoggos series