Guest Author - Diana Pederson

Patricia H. Rushford. Jennie McGrady Mystery: Silent Witness. Bethany House Publishers. 1993.

Patricia H. Rushford. Jennie McGrady Mystery: Pursued. Bethany House Publishers. 1994.

The Jennie McGrady Mystery series features Jennie McGrady, granddaughter of a famous detective helps solves mysteries for her friends. Written for ages 12 and up, middle school and high school students will love these stories. Jennie is your typical high school girl: active in a church youth group, loves talking about boys and checking out the cute ones, and likes being in a crowd of friends. There is one difference: She has been told her father is dead but feels he is still alive. Her underlying goal in life is to find him again.

In Pursued, one of Jennie’s friends, Allison is being stalked. Dead flowers warning her that she will be dying too appear on her door stop. Her father hires a gardener who appears suspicious to Jennie. Many adventures occur as Jennie and her friends consider each person around Allison as a potential stalker. Some of the adventures are scary while others are down right dangerous. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Silent Witnesstells of Jennie’s visit to a famous dolphin research center. Sarah is also a visitor there. She has refused to speak since witnessing the killing of her father. Her memory appears impaired but after a while, Jennie is able to learn a little bit about what took place that horrible night two years ago. Once she realizes the truth, strange things begin happening including a suspicious car accident. You’ll have fun guessing “who did it” right up to the end!

These books along with others in the Jennie McGrady Mystery series are available at your local Christian bookstore or through amazon.com.