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Callie’s latest assignment—go to Philadelphia and present an old family friend of Tom’s (her employer) with a check for $250,000. Wendell Smythe heads a relief organization and needs immediate funds. When Callie goes to his office, check in hand, she discovers him dead on the floor. At Tom’s request, Callie moves into Smythe’s home and begins a murder investigation. But it’s a dangerous place to be, for the family has secrets they would rather not have uncovered.

Callie’s only hope is that God will help her use her investigative skills to discover the murderer and escape the web of deceit that surrounds her.

This fast–paced, inspirational mystery series will delight readers with its hint of romance and strong heroine 

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  • Paperback: 348 pages
  • Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736909923
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736909921
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Puzzling and fascinating, October 11, 2002
With this debut novel, Mindy Starns Clark creates a memorable and unique sleuth: Callie Webber, agent of a philanthropic organization (remember "The Millionaire"?). Callie's mission is to investigate non-profit organizations to assure they are legitimate and deserving of the rich guy's grants, which can be darned generous. In this installment, however, she's just supposed to drop off a check and leave--until the recipient drops dead practically before her eyes. Even jaded mystery readers will be wondering which of the many suspects is the killer--and more importantly, why. A fast-moving, puzzling, fascinating read. Word is, there are more Callie Webber books on the way, and that is good news for anyone interested in a good mystery.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Start to a Promising New Series, October 28, 2004
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Callie Webber is looking forward to a week's rest as soon as she drops off one last check for her boss Tom. But when Wendell Smythe says that it's only a loan to Feed the Need and not a gift, Callie finds herself with an hour's paperwork to do. Returning to his office with the proper forms all filled out, she finds Wendell dead. The police quickly rule it a murder and ask Callie to stay in town as a material witness. Then Tom asks Callie to investigate. And how can she turn her boss down?

Staying with the Smythes gives Callie easy access to her prime suspects. But beneath the surface of a seemingly happy family lurks some sinister secrets. Who is leaving threatening messages for Sidra? What drove Sidra and Derek apart? What was going on at the company? And does this have anything to do with the murder?

Meanwhile, Callie is finding her own emotions hard to deal with. Being around this much sadness and death is reminding her too much of the death of her own husband. Can God help her deal with her own renewed emotions and solve the case?

The titles of this series really intrigued me, so I decided to give the first a try. It was certainly worth it. Callie was a very human character and I found myself chocking up on more then one occasion with the hurt she was going through. She's also strong and fun to hang out with. While the story started a little slow, it gained speed quickly. The twists came so fast in the final 100 pages I stayed up much later then was wise to finish. I never saw the ending coming, either.

If the rest of the series is this good, I can't wait to read it. The author has won herself a new fan.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It made me carsick and my husband complained..., June 12, 2003
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I started reading "Pennies" on a plane trip to Bermuda. I couldn't put it down.I tried to continue to read it during the extremely curvy taxi ride to our hotel. I picked it up again, after aspirins and a nap, and my husband complained that we were there for our 25th anniversary and not for a reading marathon!

When we got back, I lent it to my mother. She complained to me, too. She couldn't put it down, either. She read it in one day, didn't get anything else done, and didn't go to sleep until she finished it. She was tired and cranky the next morning.

We both thought it was fabulous and well worth the pain.
Thanks to Mindy and Callie and friends for a wonderful book!
(We can't wait to read about the rest of Callie's adventures).

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I enjoy reading books by Mindy Starns Clark, At this time I feel she is my favorite author, I can get inside the story in the begining of the book and stay until the end of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rita L. Shipman

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not authentically Christian
I enjoyed reading the story of Penny for Your Thoughts and found it drew me into the story. However, having read other Christian authors who weave into their work authentic... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes costs more than a penny
Mindy Starns Clark premiers her "Million Dollar Series" with a winner. Just put yourself in Callie's shoes. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
This book is a page turner as well as unpredictable. The characters are well developed. Can't wait to read the next one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
This book was tough to put down. There is the main element of a murder mystery going on but there are also some great insights into the life/mind of a strong intelligent woman... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MILLION DOLLAR DEBUT
In this first book of Clark's Million Dollar Mystery Series, lawyer and P.I. Callie Webber has a fascinating new job: investigating charitable organizations for JOSHUA foundation... Read more
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