Turquoise and Terrorists

Gems and Espionage #4

by Lynn Gardner

The news hit Allison like a blow to the stomach. A helicopter carrying her kidnapped husband, Bart, had crashed into the side of a mountain. â Iâ m sorry, Mrs. Alexander . . .there were no survivors,â the secret service agent said. Was it true? Could she be a widow after only weeks of marriage to the man she had loved for a lifetime? They had come to the high desert of New Mexico because international terrorists had threatened to kidnap three famous celebrities and hold them for ransom. But now Bart and her father had been abducted by those same evil anarchists, and their getaway had gone terribly wrong. Had it all ended in a fiery explosion against a desolate mountainside? From the opening sentence of this riveting adventure, Allisonâ s gifts of intellect, communication and discernment are tested to their limits. She must over come almost insurmountable obstacles to discover the truth about Bartâ s and her fatherâ s disappearance . . . yet, if there is still a chance they might be alive, she must spare no effort to find them.

In the two months since they foiled a major diamond theft in San Francisco, Bart and Allison have been separated by their Bart in Europe recruiting additional agents for Anastasia, the anti-terrorist branch of Interpol, and Allison winding up her job as an interpreter at the United Nations in New York City.

Because Allison nearly lost her life on more than one occasion in San Francisco, and was lucky to escape with only a serious compound fracture of her arm, Bart is adamant that sheâ ll have no part in Anastasiaâ s dangerous business of stopping terrorists before they strike. Allison, on the other hand, is determined to work alongside her agent husband â just as her mother has worked side by side with her father in the elite organization.

Who could have foreseen, when this war of wills began, the unbelievable outcome of one womanâ s determination?

Genres: Lds Fiction, Mystery, Lds, Romance, Suspense, Adventure, Christian Fiction

231 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

New recruits for Anastasia get hands-on experience. Allison's husband, Bart, and her father are taken hostage by terrorists in New Mexico. The unthinkable happens--their men are dead! Margaret, Allison's mother (alias Madame X), has to assume control and become head of this small group of Interpol agents. They still have their jobs to do and protect the high-profile tenors scheduled to sing in the opera house. This book is full of suspense!

[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked how this book worked out, though as usual I thought Alli was an idiot.

[Kylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this was a good story with some great new twists. As always, there were parts of the story that were unrealistic. I suppose I just need to resign to the fact that this story has a bit of the supernatural. But also, these characters are unrealistically resilient. But overall, good story. I was glad for the lack of Bart and Alli interludes. Hope those are few in the next books.

[Charly Troff (JustaReadingMama) · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read these books in middle school, I loved them! I couldn't get enough. Coming back to reread them, I see their flaws, but I still think they're worth the read. They are fast paced, clean, educational, and easy, quick reads.

[Alisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little better than the last, though there are way to many "that was convenient" moments in the book to really keep me in suspense. I still enjoyed it though.

[Terrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the series. I have stopped thinking about how far-fetched the books are and come to really enjoy the characters. Good, clean enjoyable read.

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

See review for E & E.

[KYLEE WEST · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how she knew her values are important to her, and that she has confidence in herself. And that will help her for the rest of her life.

[BRINKLEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was amazing

[Maria Fledgling Author Park · Rating 4 out of 5]

See review for #7 in series.

[Jan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are 10 books in this series. They are short about 3 hours each but sounding much like the one before.

[Ryviera Shayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another thrilling adventure! This time the women shine! Keep reading! Keep reading!!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This time Allison is told that her husband and father have been killed in a helicopter accident. She works with her mother to lead their small group of anti-terrorist agents in protecting three celebrities that have had threats made against them. Of course, all the while she is digging into the circumstances surrounding Bart's death, hoping for another miracle.

[Barbara Talbot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Bart and Allison adventure - never a dull page. Would have been better to read them in order and not as the bookstore clerk said. All the books refer to adventures and characters in previous books.

[Liesl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. It was very fun, exciting, and romantic. The romance is between a Husband and Wife which makes it even more fun to read. (for us LDS people)

[Jenya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book! I liked it a lot!

[Dara · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read. I also love all the titles of this series. These also come on tape/CD.

[MaDiSoN_RaNaE · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one was pretty slow for me

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying reading about Allison and Bart's adventures.

[Kailie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good!!!!! it's very entertaining!

[Pam Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this book. Another book you won't want to put down until finished.

[Michele Nell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good change up from the previous 3 books. It held my interest and I look forward now to book #5

[Jordyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved the storyline of the book, it held my interest throughout the whole book. suspense, romance, thrills, you get it all in this book!! another great adventure for bart and allison!!

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

These are fun fast passed good reads. The only problem I had was that the series went on too long.16 and up.

[Annissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another fast paced mystery that I enjoyed reading as part of the “jewel series” from author Lynn Gardner.

[Lorna Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book, good characters .. reading the one previous to this one now.