Dear Readers,

Writing the first novel in the Hidden Mickey series, HIDDEN MICKEY: Sometimes Dead Men Do Tell Tales!, was an adventure for both of us. No one could have predicted the interest and success that the novel has enjoyed in its first year of publication. From Disney fans to Mystery/Adventure fans, Sometimes Dead Men Do Tell Tales! found a following among almost all who have read the book! Yet, this is just the start. To us, the book is our way of sending readers on a nostalgic—if not just plain fun—adventure as they visit places in Disneyland, relive their youth, and share in the common goal of keeping Walt Disney’s legacy alive. HIDDEN MICKEY 2: It All Started…has turned out to be every bit as much fun for us to write...and we hope as much fun for all who read it.

For the best experience, we recommend readers begin with HIDDEN MICKEY 1: Sometimes Dead Men DO Tell Tales! before moving to this second book in the series. However, this novel stands on its own. Many questions our readers had after reading the first novel are answered in this book. Yet, this novel poses several new questions. We can happily say that these will be answered in the next book in the series HIDDEN MICKEY 3: Wolf The Legend of Tom Sawyer’s Island.

So, sit back, get comfortable, and dig into the quest for Hidden Mickeys!

Best Wishes,

Nancy Temple Rodrigue

David W. Smith