Abandoned (Jennie McGrady Mystery Series #12) [Mass Market Paperback]

Patricia H. Rushford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

A LONG-HIDDEN SECRET COMES TO LIGHT

Jennie McGrady tackles a hazardous new mystery that keeps pointing to a veiled past which somebody doesn't want her to uncover.

The JENNIE MCGRADY MYSTERIES have become a number one hit with readers like you (ages 12 and up) providing compelling, spine-tingling mysteries in the style of a contemporary Nancy Drew. Sixteen-year-old Jennie McGrady is a mischievous, impulsive, determined detective who sees a case in every situation. Faced with true-to-life family struggles and school concerns in addition to her perilous adventures, she will win you over with this and her numerous other adventures.

In Abandoned, a dangerous mystery shows up in the most unlikely of places the front page of the school newspaper. When a mysterious article claims that a baby was found in a dumpster sixteen years ago, Gavin Winslow, a reporter for the school enlists Jennie to solve the mystery. The story immediately takes a strange turn when they find out that the baby found so long ago is a classmate, Annie Phillips. As Jennie begins to uncover facts, the unanswered questions about the past grow more and more confusing. Jennie can't trust anyone, and she fears that whoever is orchestrating these events might be dangerous enough to go to any lengths to keep a secret safe.

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About the Author

Internationally known author and speaker, Patricia Rushford has authored dozens of books, numerous articles and has gained a reputable spot in the Christian youth fiction market. With over a quarter of a million sold of her youth series alone, her exciting JENNIE McGRADY series is enjoying overwhelming success from readers of all ages. Patricia has moved into the adult fiction category with the release of her HELEN BRADLEY MYSTERIES: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Red Sky in Mourning.

With numerous awards to her credit, such as an Edgar nomination a Silver Angel Award for excellence in media, it comes as no surprise that she is a favorite at conventions and interviews. Pat has appeared on numerous radio and television talk shows throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Prime Time America and Focus on the Family. She is a registered nurse and holds an M.A. degree in counseling from Western Evangelical Seminary.

As a speaker, Pat combines her speaking, writing, and singing talents to bring inspirational and motivational workshops and retreat programs to men and women and children across the country. Pat can be often found in schools through her "Invite an Author to School" program, or on the beach with the "Writer's Weekend at the Beach" workshops.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764221205
• ISBN-13: 978-0764221200
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,563,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Abandoned (Jennie McGrady Mystery Series #12) (Mass Market Paperback)

I found some of the Jennie McGrady mysteries while in a christian bookstore one day. I bought the first book in the series, and thought that I'd have something to keep me occupied. I couldn't put it down! Patricia kept me on the edge of my seat the entire book, and hasn't let me down yet!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She has done it again!, May 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Abandoned (Jennie McGrady Mystery Series #12) (Mass Market Paperback)

Patricia had yet again used her wonderful mind to create a wonderful Jennie McGrady mystery! In this book Jennie must find out why some one is on a killing rampage and why their next target is one of the local media! What can she do with only a little amount of time?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!, February 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Abandoned (Jennie McGrady Mystery Series #12) (Mass Market Paperback)

WHEN EVER I START TO READ ONE OF THE JENNIE MCGRADY BOOKS I CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN! I HAVE ALL OF THE BOOKS AND THEY ARE EXCELLENT! I DON'T JUST READ THEM ONCE I KEEP READING THEM OVER AND OVER BECAUSE THEY ARE SO GOOD! EVERY TIME I GO TO THE CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE I HEAD RIGHT OVER TO WHERE THE BOOKS ARE TO SEE IF THERE'S A NEW ONE!