Steven K.
Smith
Three series. Eighteen books. One mission: get kids reading.
Mystery, comedy, and sci-fi for kids ages 7–12. The Virginia Mysteries take young readers across real Virginia history. Brother Wars delivers the laughs. Final Kingdom pulls older readers into a sci-fi thriller they won’t put down.
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Hi, I’m Steven. Glad you’re here.
I write middle-grade adventures for kids who love mystery, history, and the occasional rocket launch. I’m based in Richmond, Virginia — a dad to three sons (the ones who got me into this whole thing in the first place). When I’m not writing, you’ll find me hiking the Blue Ridge, playing tennis or guitar, biking, rooting for the New York Yankees, or visiting schools across the country.
Three series. Pick your kid’s flavor.
Whether they love mystery and history, sibling comedy, or sci-fi thrillers — there’s a Steven K. Smith book for every reader 7 and up.
Fast-paced mystery adventures set across real Virginia landmarks — Jamestown, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Wallops Island. Read the Mystery. Visit the History.
Explore all 12 books →
Two brothers who can’t get along. One hilarious disaster after another. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Explore the series →
A virtual world thriller for older middle grade readers. Stranger Things meets Ready Player One.
Enter the trilogy →Read the Mystery.
Visit the History.
Sam, Derek, and Caitlin solve mysteries across real Virginia places your kids can actually visit. The Jefferson Hotel. Belle Isle. Jamestown. Mount Vernon. Wallops Island. Twelve books, twelve adventures, twelve places your family can stand in.
Explore The Virginia Mysteries →All 12 books
Two brothers.
Endless trouble.
Real funny.
If you’ve ever had a brother, you already know the war. Three hilarious adventures starring Harry and Randy — from a perilous canoe trip to a cursed summer camp cabin to a wild chase through New York City.
See the series →Where the game ends and the real adventure begins.
A sci-fi trilogy for older middle grade readers. Brothers. Video games. Deadly Rangers crossing the digital divide. A bridge between worlds that should never have been opened.
Enter the Kingdom →Proven with families everywhere.
Books your kids can read on the trip, then live on the weekend.
Fast-paced adventures that get even non-readers turning pages.
SOL-aligned, in Accelerated Reader, with free comprehension materials.
The gift that gets read, talked about, and passed around.
SOL-aligned. AR-certified. Award-winning.
All 12 Virginia Mysteries titles are in Renaissance/Accelerated Reader (ATOS 4.0–5.1). Shadows at Jamestown is a Virginia Readers’ Choice book. Free comprehension quizzes, teaching guides, and One Book, One School materials are available for download.
Why families love these books.
“My nine-year-old, reluctant reader fell in love with the story. The mystery and adventure drew her in right away — a perfect read aloud for my seven-year-olds. This fast paced, wholesome adventure story will leave you wanting to take a hike with your kids!”
“My 3rd grader just finished Mystery on Church Hill & loved it! He wants to go see St. John’s Church & head to Williamsburg to sight see there too! I was going to donate the books, but he said ‘I want to save these for my kids to read!’”
“As a teacher I find it challenging to find an adventure book for students that is both engaging and suitable to share at the elementary level. Summer of the Woods is a keeper. Both boys and girls clamored for the next book in the series.”
“Where Mr. Smith shines is when he involves us in actual historic events. The places and people of the 18th Century ground the book — a terrific portal to introduce history to young readers in a captivating way.”
Find your reader’s next favorite.
Available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook everywhere books are sold — or order signed copies direct.
