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ⓘ About Mel Lyle
Mel Lyle is the pseudonym of an author or authors who work with Whitman Publishing in the production of the highly popular “Power Boys” series of novels. It has been suggested that it is highly likely that Mel is two authors given the comments by a former Whitman Publishing editor William Larson. According to Larson, if more than one novel was published in any of their series in any given year, it was usually penned by at least two people. While there is information on who wrote what novels for other Whitman works such as those by the likes of William Rosenberg, there is hardly any information on the real identity of Mel Lyle. The “Power Boys” mysteries by Mel Lyle have been some of the most popular juvenile novels in recent decades.
All Book Series by Mel Lyle
The Mystery of the Haunted Skyscraper
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1964
The Mystery of the Vanishing Lady
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1967
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mel Lyle?
Mel Lyle is the pseudonym of an author or authors who work with Whitman Publishing in the production of the highly popular “Power Boys” series of novels. It has been suggested that it is highly likely that Mel is two authors given the comments by a former Whitman Publishing editor William Larson. According to Larson, if more than one novel was published in any of their series in any given year, it was usually penned by at least two people.
Which Mel Lyle series should I start with?
The best place to start is the A Power Boys Adventure series, the earliest of Mel Lyle's multi-book series: it opens with The Mystery of the Haunted Skyscraper (1964) and runs to 6 books across 1964–1967, ending with The Mystery of the Vanishing Lady (1967).
How many books has Mel Lyle written?
Mel Lyle has 6 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1964 and 1967. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the A Power Boys Adventure series with 6 books.
In what order should Mel Lyle's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Mel Lyle's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are A Power Boys Adventure (1964–1967, 6 books).
How are Mel Lyle's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mel Lyle's 6 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: A Power Boys Adventure (6 books, 1964–1967).