SCOTLAND BACKYARD BOOK SERIES
The Story of The Best Young Sleuth in the World
This is where the mysteries of Scotland, Washington will be revealed by our young heroes and the battle against the dark and shadowy organization of BlueHand shall be fought and won in their own backyard. Welcome.
Meet the Characters of Scotland Backyard
Scotland, Washington
There exist mysterious towns and cities and then there is Scotland, Washington. Nestled in the heart of McGregor County, lies our humble city-town. Founded by the McGregor family and fashioned with a boost from the gold rush and the silver rush, little Scotland, WA quickly became big Scotland, WA helped out even more by the riches and ambitions of BlueHand Corporation, a corporation dedicated to the "Benefit of All Mankind". Home to families, the Navy and Marines, it is both a place of love and expectation, but also of thrills and adventure. At some point, even the Vikings may have called it home. Surrounded by mountains, bounded by the shores of the Pacific Ocean and nested within the ethos of the Pacific NorthWest, USA.
Jackson Shaw - The Great Detective
Hero? Detective? Center for Scotland United? His destiny is as mysterious as his abilities. Jackson is dedicated, truly dedicated to solving his cases, finding his lost father, protecting his mother and his friends. Jackson Shaw - "solve the problem" - is he up to the tasks he will be confronted with. You...our readers...shall see.
Jiro Ashikaga
"Pal, homie, friend" as he is frequently greeted by the great detective, Jackson Shaw. Does he know Karate, or does he know Crazy - otherwise known as Karaze! Honest, true and loyal to his friends - Jiro is both sidekick and master of his own domains. Grow with Jiro, see him glow and aid his friend Jackson in his quest to save Scotland, Washington and maybe the whole world.
The Shaw Legacy
Jackson's father is missing. His mysterious disappearance shakes the humble town of Scotland, Washington to its core. For Jackson and others in the town, unearthing the disappearance of Gerald Shaw is a mystery in it's own right. The Shaw Legacy is at stake and solving this mystery for our young detective Jackson Shaw, may prove to be his greatest case.
Melissa Christie
Oh to celebrate young love and love interests, beating hearts and the pillars of youth! Melissa is vital to the success of our young detective Jackson Shaw, but also a distraction and weakness. Whether she shall be a future friend or foe, or survive the fights ahead for Scotland, Washington shall be her true test. What role shall she play in the trials ahead?
Riley Miller
Friend of Jackson or Jiro? Maybe not...this young man is as menacing as he is shady. He's on the Scotland United Hockey Team, so I guess there is that. As the mysteries of Scotland, Washington unravel, maybe he will too.
Lance Elysian
Friend or foe? Only time will tell. He is as talented as he is red-headed. Smart and certainly destined for something... we shall see his full measure, and perhaps he will help save Scotland and the world at large. Time will tell...
The Knights Team
Scotland United! Scotland United! Scotland United!
The Mayor
Granddaughter of the Founder, Knox McGregor. She is the current steward of Scotland, Washington and serves as the mayor (and as a target for BlueHand Corporate cronies). Friend or foe? Ally or in need of protection from herself? A true mystery and case all by herself, Mayor McGregor.
Mr. Winston Cavos
To be a teacher at Scotland Middle School is to sign up for punishment that only the enemies of Genghis Khan know well. Winston Cavos, was a true lover of history and like all residents of Scotland, Washington - has a role to play in the mysteries of the city-town.
Dr. Bryan Belarus
Ally, enemy or in-between. A shroud of uncertainty surrounds him as he is both mentor and possible Well-trained in the world of science and research, his interests are as vast as his collections featured in his middle school classroom. He relies heavily on BlueHand for supplies, can he be trusted in the development of our budding heroes. How deep does his relationship with BlueHand go.
Dr. Alfonzo Quinby - CEO of BlueHand Corp.
The war of good and evil is never straightforward. But the coming battles against BlueHand will certainly come close. Quinby is as ruthless as the corporation he represents, the quandaries they both create and represent are boundless for the city-town of Scotland, Washington. Can our young detective Jackson Shaw ever hope to thwart such a powerful group or will he succumb to their power.
BlueHand Corporation
Evil, absolute evil. Diabolical. All they want is money and to take over Scotland, Washington and turn it into their testing grounds for their future domination of the human race. It's obvious really. They have contracts with the Navy and Marines, they own the hospital and research facilities, the university and the local high school and middle school. Can our heroes thwart their efforts to rule and enslave all of Scotland, Washington. Who will be victorious? Can anyone be victorious?
Animal Control
Dogs with green eyes and black drool...parrots with tentacles coming out of their beaks...hamster's that glow in the dark... Scotland, Washington is full of oddities. Did they escape fro BlueHand corporate, one of their many scattered research labs, the Scotland United University? Who is responsible?
Coach Gary Adams
Dedicated to hockey and his ever changing hockey team, helping them on their way to greatness. Coach Gary Adams was demoted from the high school team to the middle school team but quickly rose to the occasion and has aims to make the Scotland United Middle School hockey team one of the best in the nation. Their rivals are fierce and a lot is at stake as the season begins. Midland Cobras, no problem...mascot acting weird, no problem...team acting weird all of a sudden - yeah, well maybe a problem, but that's Scotland Hockey!
Nurse Winifred Jackie
Trained in CPR and life saving techniques. Trained in counseling and medication dispensing. Trained in physical exam and healing kids from colds and fights. She is confident, focused and dutiful. She, however, is not trained in assessment of possible vampires, werewolves...are they allergic to her silver laced watch? Do they only have symptoms on a full moon? Children, vampires, werewolves and much more - oh my!
The Cafeteria Ladies
Salisbury chicken with cream of peas. Carrot and beef stew. Minted ice cream with almond shivers. These ladies can make anything, but where's the garlic? Is this beef medium rare? What else do they provide while trying to provide edible services for our young heroes and the mysterious groups that are a part of Scotland United Middle School.
