The Making of a Spy

by Jim Baumgardner

Three months have passed since Sarah Smith escaped the ruthless hand of her relentless uncle, leaving him buried on the Kansas prairie. The brutal ordeal left her poisoned with hate. In The Making of a Sarah's Quest , award-winning author Jim Baumgardner presents the brown-eyed beauty as never before. She's fifteen and marrying agebut that's the last thing on her mind. Brilliant and courageous, Sarah draws the attention of the famous detective Allan Pinkerton. Follow Sarah through the shadowy world of detectives and spies; setbacks and heartaches; lies and deceitand war. After two assignments in the East, a new mission from the agency and an offer from the Union army take her to the frontlines of a brewing Civil War in the Missouri Ozarks. There Sarah will meet Albert and Red, both determined to take care of herwhether she needs their help or not. Can Sarah overcome her raging hate for Uncle Rafe and distrust of men before it destroys everything, including her fragile new feelings? From promising detective to Union spy, is Sarah capable of meeting the challenge? It's her grand opportunity, The Making of a Sarah's Quest.

284 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published March 15, 2011