Amaiyah Jones
Author • Storyteller • Partner in Imagination
Amaiyah Jones is the author of the Mari & Esme Mysteries, a series that follows two sharp, spirited teens as they uncover secrets hidden in everyday places. Based in the Twin Cities, Amaiyah brings local settings to life while weaving together suspense, humor, and heart.
When not writing, Amaiyah enjoys exploring community spaces, reading mysteries, and listening to the stories of family and friends — the same kinds of stories that spark inspiration for Mari and Esme’s adventures.
Shadows of the Twin Cities
“Two friends. One mystery. A city full of secrets.”
When Mari and Esme stumble onto strange happenings in their neighborhood, they’re drawn into a mystery that goes deeper than they imagined. With friendship, courage, and quick thinking, the girls take readers on a suspenseful adventure rooted in the streets of the Twin Cities.
The Bell That Never Sleeps
“Every mystery has a sound — if you know how to listen.”
Mari and Esme are back, and this time a historic church bell holds the key to uncovering secrets that someone wants to keep buried. As the mystery unfolds, the girls discover that truth can echo louder than lies — if they can piece the clues together in time.