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Annie's Attic Mysteries #5
The Package
"When Annie Dawson and her trusted handyman, Wally Carson, stumble upon a mysterious package that had slipped behind an old dresser in the attic of Grey Gables, they are unwittingly swept into a mystery of intrigue, masked identities and personal danger. Now, with the package in hand, Annie sets out to find the rightful owner, a quest that reveals some long-held secrets in Stony Point -- secrets that trigger greed and violence."
245 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Sharon Dunn
131 books262 followersAfter almost 27 years of marriage Sharon's beloved husband Michael passed away in 2014. Together they had a life filled with adventure, laughter and unconditional love. She considers herself blessed to have been loved that way. She has three grown children and a busy cat named Sparky.
Her love for mystery and suspense began in the fifth grade, when she found a whole set of Nancy Drew mysteries with pink covers in the school library. Sharon is the author of five humorous mysteries that were written for Christian readers. Her second book in her Ruby Taylor mystery series was voted book of the year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She has written over thirty books for Love Inspired Suspense many of which have appeared on USA Today Bestseller lists. Night Prey (Love Inspired Suspense) won the Carol Award from American Christian fiction writers.
Sharon has a bachelor's degree in film production and a master's degree in history. She loves old movies like Double Indemnity and anything by Frank Capra or Alfred Hitchcock. She enjoys reading all kinds of books but is partial to the nonfiction of C. S. Lewis. She loves to hear from readers. You can contact her and sign up for her newsletter at her website http://sharondunnbooks.net/
Her love for mystery and suspense began in the fifth grade, when she found a whole set of Nancy Drew mysteries with pink covers in the school library. Sharon is the author of five humorous mysteries that were written for Christian readers. Her second book in her Ruby Taylor mystery series was voted book of the year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She has written over thirty books for Love Inspired Suspense many of which have appeared on USA Today Bestseller lists. Night Prey (Love Inspired Suspense) won the Carol Award from American Christian fiction writers.
Sharon has a bachelor's degree in film production and a master's degree in history. She loves old movies like Double Indemnity and anything by Frank Capra or Alfred Hitchcock. She enjoys reading all kinds of books but is partial to the nonfiction of C. S. Lewis. She loves to hear from readers. You can contact her and sign up for her newsletter at her website http://sharondunnbooks.net/
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November 19, 2014
The Package is book five of the Annie’s Attic Mysteries and is by Sharon Dunn. These mysteries are short and easy to read. They are just fun. I simply love the Hook and Needle Club, especially Stella. She doesn’t say much and doesn’t generally join in the extra things they do; but she has a wicked sense of humor. The more I read of these books, the more I wish I could visit Stony Point, Maine and Grey Gables.
Annie Dawson is getting some much needed work done on Grey Gables and Wally has just found the cause of her electricity problems- mice. They are up in the attic with her friend Alice looking for the mice when Annie and Wally try to move a dresser and find a package behind it. The package is sealed and addressed to Betsy, Annie’s Grandmother. Inside they find a note thanking her for keeping the package for Joan. Inside also they find 50 stock certificates for Ocean Side Partners, LLC. One problem is they have no idea what Ocean Side Partners is. Another one is they have no idea who Joan is. And finally, the certificates are made out to someone else instead of Joan. They are not old as they are dated March 31, 1997 which means that they were probably meant as a gift since it is all done on computers and certificates are only produced when the stock is meant as a gift.
When she takes the certificate to the Hook and Needle Club, no one knows any of the people mentioned in the note nor the company. However, they are more than willing to help solve the mystery. Meanwhile, they are trying to help five young girls find a sewing form they like and trying to get the girls hooked up with some senior citizens to so a project of making baby layettes for the local hospital. The senior women are very excited but the girls are dragging their feet.
With her house under construction, the sewing project with the girls and senior citizens, missing her daughter and grandchildren, and trying to solve a mystery, Annie has her hands full.
Annie Dawson is getting some much needed work done on Grey Gables and Wally has just found the cause of her electricity problems- mice. They are up in the attic with her friend Alice looking for the mice when Annie and Wally try to move a dresser and find a package behind it. The package is sealed and addressed to Betsy, Annie’s Grandmother. Inside they find a note thanking her for keeping the package for Joan. Inside also they find 50 stock certificates for Ocean Side Partners, LLC. One problem is they have no idea what Ocean Side Partners is. Another one is they have no idea who Joan is. And finally, the certificates are made out to someone else instead of Joan. They are not old as they are dated March 31, 1997 which means that they were probably meant as a gift since it is all done on computers and certificates are only produced when the stock is meant as a gift.
When she takes the certificate to the Hook and Needle Club, no one knows any of the people mentioned in the note nor the company. However, they are more than willing to help solve the mystery. Meanwhile, they are trying to help five young girls find a sewing form they like and trying to get the girls hooked up with some senior citizens to so a project of making baby layettes for the local hospital. The senior women are very excited but the girls are dragging their feet.
With her house under construction, the sewing project with the girls and senior citizens, missing her daughter and grandchildren, and trying to solve a mystery, Annie has her hands full.
October 25, 2012
When Annie finds a curious package in the attic of Grey Gables, she is intrigued by the contents and is determined to return the package to the rightful owner. What Annie finds is trouble as she unravels the mystery of the unknown owner.
January 3, 2017
Synopsis: While going through Grey Gables, her grandmother's home, Annie Dawson finds a stock certificate that she isn't sure what to do with. She decides to give it to its rightful owner...but, who could that be? As she tracks down the one who the stock certificate belongs to, it seems that Annie's life is in danger because of it; her purse is rifled through, and her house is broken into. Will she be able to give the certificate to the one whom it belongs?
The Good: This was a fun mystery, just like the others in the series. Well-written, clean, and uplifting; what's not to like?
The Bad: Nothing to complain about, really.
Conclusion: If you've enjoyed the other books in this series, you'll enjoy this one, too!
The Good: This was a fun mystery, just like the others in the series. Well-written, clean, and uplifting; what's not to like?
The Bad: Nothing to complain about, really.
Conclusion: If you've enjoyed the other books in this series, you'll enjoy this one, too!
August 8, 2021
If I were Annie, I'd pack my bags and leave town. At the very least, I would stay out of the attic!
The thing I enjoy most about this series is the age of the women. It proves women of all ages can be friends and find common ground. The heroine doesn't have to be a tall, thin, young blonde. It can be a petite grandmother from Texas.
The stories are well written except for the fact that most often the ending is rushed. You took time to develop the story, let the end develop. I figured out who the suspect is fairly early on but it wasn't confirmed too quickly. This allows you to explore all possibilities.
The thing I enjoy most about this series is the age of the women. It proves women of all ages can be friends and find common ground. The heroine doesn't have to be a tall, thin, young blonde. It can be a petite grandmother from Texas.
The stories are well written except for the fact that most often the ending is rushed. You took time to develop the story, let the end develop. I figured out who the suspect is fairly early on but it wasn't confirmed too quickly. This allows you to explore all possibilities.
June 28, 2017
"The Package" is my third Annie's Attic Mystery in two days...good light summer reading. While Annie and her friends introduce a group of teenage girls to stitching and to an older generation of stitchers, Annie tries to return a group of valuable stock certificates from her grandmother's attic to their rightful owner.
Once again, her community of friends in Stony Point, Maine, help her solve the mystery of The Package. I love the way Sharon Dunn builds the relationships between the teens and the older women as they work together on their special sewing projects. A good read.
Once again, her community of friends in Stony Point, Maine, help her solve the mystery of The Package. I love the way Sharon Dunn builds the relationships between the teens and the older women as they work together on their special sewing projects. A good read.
March 31, 2024
4.25/5⭐️
This may be one of my favorites in this series so far! Since each book is a different author, you can tell subtle differences with characters and how it’s written. However, I feel like this author really understood the characters and took things from other books to make it the best adaption thus far!
Not only that, but the twists and mystery were not dead giveaways like most of the other ones. I felt like I genuinely had to wrap my brain around the plot to figure out the mystery, which made it a really fun read!
This may be one of my favorites in this series so far! Since each book is a different author, you can tell subtle differences with characters and how it’s written. However, I feel like this author really understood the characters and took things from other books to make it the best adaption thus far!
Not only that, but the twists and mystery were not dead giveaways like most of the other ones. I felt like I genuinely had to wrap my brain around the plot to figure out the mystery, which made it a really fun read!
January 30, 2018
I just love the Annie's Attic series. Annie always seems to find a mystery to get in to. What else can she find in that attic? I love this series because they are clean. I don't have to worry about bad language or awkward love scenes that randomly pop up in some books.
I am currently reading through the whole series from #1 to the end.
I am currently reading through the whole series from #1 to the end.
November 2, 2017
Excellent mystery - book # 5. I can't wait to read book #6.
February 16, 2019
Nice enjoyable quick read.
March 26, 2019
Good short books the Annie’s Attic mystery’s
June 21, 2019
I liked it.
January 24, 2020
I really enjoyed this story. More character development drew me into the plot, which did a good job making me want to read more. Nicely done!
December 26, 2020
Heartwarming and exciting! Another great mystery solved!
May 21, 2021
Really good
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April 21, 2022
Great find with a fun plot turned sloppy. Love the inter generational project idea!
August 3, 2022
Another mystery in this series
September 29, 2022
enjoy all annies mysterious finds very good mystery series
July 26, 2023
I am loving this collection of books. Love the mystery of finding who owned the things in the attic or how they came to be in the attic. I also love the friendships on the books.
September 1, 2023
a very easy read. not particularly well written. i would not recommend it for book club.
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April 10, 2024
Visit Stony Point Maine. The mystery of Joan and the stock certificates. While the happy stitchers create a community project. Decently paced and enjoyable.
March 5, 2017
Though the ending felt a bit rushed, I like how this one was a little harder to predict than some of the other ones I've read so far.
February 13, 2017
I had a really hard time getting into this book. It wasn't until I was over halfway through the book that it finally got interesting to me and then I quickly finished it. Annie Dawson finds a package containing some stock certificates in her grandmother's attic. A note found with them indicated that the person that left them would be coming back to pick them up only that was several years ago. This person never came and Annie decided she needed to find the rightful owner and return them. That turned out to be a lot more difficult than she thought. During the story, Annie also begins working with some local teens who are attending a needlework class at A Stitch in Time, the local craft store, where they are being taught different needlework techniques to see which they are most interested in learning. Annie has the idea to get the teens together to work with some elderly women at a nursing home who also enjoy needlework. Together with the women from the Hook and Needle club, they had three generations working together on a charity project. The story does get a little tense when Annie realizes someone has been in her house but I figured out who that was pretty fast. I thought some parts of the story were not realistic enough, like the nurses talking to Annie about someone who gave birth at the hospital and the fact that there were filing cabinets of old patient records that could be so easily accessed by anyone.
March 11, 2014
I like the Annie's Attic series but the fact that each book is written by a different author (with some repeats) makes it rather unsettling because each author takes a different approach. I really love what Sharon Dunn has done with this story.
Annie finds a package of stock certificates with a strange name on them while trying looking for a mouse that has been chewing on the electric wiring in the attic. They had apparently been left with her late grandma Betsy (Annie, a widow, has inherited the house where she spent her summers with her grandma) by a woman named Joan but no one in the small town seems to know who either Joan or Therese were. Naturally, Annie turns to her stitching friends in the Hook and Needle Club for help.
There is an undercurrent of danger when the word about the stocks gets out and suddenly Annie is being stalked, receiving mysterious calls, suffering break-ins, and then the death begins. While trying to unravel the mystery so to return the stocks and dodging danger, Annie and her friends begin teaching crochet, knitting, and cross stitch lessons to 4 teen girls who just took a quilting class and this is where things get very interesting. I like the side stories of the girls, how they blossom with positive attention, and the lovely way Annie manages to get 4 generations all together as the teen girls team up with the young women, middle aged women, and elderly residents of an assisted living facility to create special layettes for new babies and create new bonds across the generations.
Things aren't so warm though when a woman masquerading as Joan is murdered and Annie finds herself alone in her house in the dark with the electricity and phone cut off- with the killer!
This is a warm, cozy, and friendly book that is both touching and scary.
Annie finds a package of stock certificates with a strange name on them while trying looking for a mouse that has been chewing on the electric wiring in the attic. They had apparently been left with her late grandma Betsy (Annie, a widow, has inherited the house where she spent her summers with her grandma) by a woman named Joan but no one in the small town seems to know who either Joan or Therese were. Naturally, Annie turns to her stitching friends in the Hook and Needle Club for help.
There is an undercurrent of danger when the word about the stocks gets out and suddenly Annie is being stalked, receiving mysterious calls, suffering break-ins, and then the death begins. While trying to unravel the mystery so to return the stocks and dodging danger, Annie and her friends begin teaching crochet, knitting, and cross stitch lessons to 4 teen girls who just took a quilting class and this is where things get very interesting. I like the side stories of the girls, how they blossom with positive attention, and the lovely way Annie manages to get 4 generations all together as the teen girls team up with the young women, middle aged women, and elderly residents of an assisted living facility to create special layettes for new babies and create new bonds across the generations.
Things aren't so warm though when a woman masquerading as Joan is murdered and Annie finds herself alone in her house in the dark with the electricity and phone cut off- with the killer!
This is a warm, cozy, and friendly book that is both touching and scary.
February 8, 2016
So-so. I think I've been spoiled with the books I've read lately with a faster pace. I know that all the scenes in this one with the knitting were meant to be comfy reading, but I just couldn't seem to get into that part. If I'd read it at a different time, when I might've been looking for comfort reading, I probably would've liked it better. I did like about the generations working together to make hospital baby gifts. I figured out who was breaking into the house. I liked the first book of the series, "Letters in the Attic," better. I guess I couldn't get "into" old stocks, either.
October 8, 2011
If you you are looking for an easy read that is fun to read, this serious of books is for you. The cast of characters are charming. The little town is quaint, and the mysteries are fun to try to figure out "who-done-it". These mysteries offer suspense, murder and sometimes mayhem without all the blood and gore you can get sometimes with mysteries. This series offers some inspirational morals and has a way of making you feel good.
August 23, 2016
When Annie Dawson and her trusted handyman, Wally Carson, stumble upon a mysterious package that had slipped behind an old dresser in the attic of Grey Gables, they are unwittingly swept into a mystery of intrigue, masked identities and personal danger. Now, with the package in hand, Annie sets out to find the rightful owner, a quest that reveals some long-held secrets in Stony Point -- secrets that trigger greed and violence."
January 3, 2013
All in all a scary book. I was tense and nervous just reading about the intruders. But if I was Annie I would have gotten the heck out of the house and not kept going back in when someone was roaming around. Cozy mystery? I'd say chilling was more like it. Best one int he series yet. The final chapter was pretty lame but then they had to end it on a warm fuzzy note.
July 11, 2012
Good book. I like this series even though it is hard to believe that someone has so many interesting things in her attic. The package contains stock certificates but who do they belong to. Annie and her friends take many twists and turns trying to find the rightful owners of the stock.
June 2, 2014
Not a spine-tingling mystery, but it was fun and easy to read. The characters were likable and it was easy to envision the small-town atmosphere. The ending was somewhat predictable, but over-all, it was a good book to settle down with at the end of the day and not worry about having nightmares.
June 29, 2016
overall story is engaging and attention sustaining from beginning to end. however, towards end some actions to keep suspense do not seem as plausible or at least could be worked out a little differently.
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