Island-wide mystery · March 2026 · Catalina

Catalina Mystery Hunt

A live scavenger hunt inspired by Never Have I Ever, a new psychological thriller from Melody Anne. Scan QR codes, follow the clues, and watch the story come to life around you.

How the hunt works

Short, simple, and immersive. The entire experience is built so you can start anywhere and be playing within seconds.

Find a QR on the island

Look for Catalina Mystery Hunt stickers and window signs in shops, hotels, and key locations.

Watch the clip, follow the clue

Each scan unlocks a 30–60 second video or excerpt from Never Have I Ever plus your next location

Collect entries as you play

Every QR you scan earns entries toward signed books, gift cards, island experiences, and one grand prize package.

What you can win

A little mystery, a lot of fun, and prizes that keep Catalina—and the story—close long after you leave.

Signed copies

Exclusive signed editions of Never Have I Ever from Melody Anne.

Island treats

Gift cards and experiences from participating Catalina businesses.

Grand prize

A larger gift package unlocked when you reach the final QR and enter the finale contest page.

About Melody Anne

Melody Anne is a New York Times best-selling author whose stories blend heart, suspense, and high emotion. With Never Have I Ever, she brings a psychological thriller to life on Catalina Island—turning the setting into a character of its own.

“I want you to feel like you’re inside the book.”
This hunt lets you walk the same streets, see the same views, and uncover the same clues as the characters—one QR code at a time.

About Melody Anne

Melody Anne is a New York Times best-selling author whose stories blend heart, suspense, and high emotion. With Never Have I Ever, she brings a psychological thriller to life on Catalina Island—turning the setting into a character of its own.