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Jennie McGrady Mysteries #3
Pursued
Jennie McGrady takes time from her search for her missing father to help Portland Rose Princess Allison Beaumont, who is sure she is being tracked by a stalker
176 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1994
About the author
Patricia H. Rushford
64 books143 followersPatricia H. Rushford, an award winning author and speaker, has extensive experience in writing and has authored over sixty books, both fiction and non-fiction. In addition to having a nursing degree and masters in counseling, she is also an artist and quilter.
The Jennie McGrady Mysteries for young adults have sold well over 500,000 copies. Silent Witness won the Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Media and was nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award by Mystery Writers of America. She also wrote the Max & Me Mysteries for middle grade.
The various mystery series for adults continue to receive great reviews. Her series include, The Helen Bradley Mysteries, The Angel Delaney Mysteries, The McAllister Files and her latest, the Artisan Mysteries.
Her newest releases are: Watercolor Dreams, Deadly Deception and The Quiltmaker's Daughter, both are romantic suspense novels featuring artists.
She has been awarded the Golden Quill Award by RWA- Desert Rose Chapter and earned honorable mention in the Silver Angel Awards.
Patricia is a member of ACFW and a number of other writing organizations. She has participated in such mystery events such as Bouchercon--the World Mystery Convention, Left Coast Crime, and other conventions for lovers of mystery and suspense. She manages a website and blog and has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads and Linked-in and also generates a newsletter. Called Mysterious Musings.
Additional info at www.patriciarushfordbooks.com
The Jennie McGrady Mysteries for young adults have sold well over 500,000 copies. Silent Witness won the Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Media and was nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award by Mystery Writers of America. She also wrote the Max & Me Mysteries for middle grade.
The various mystery series for adults continue to receive great reviews. Her series include, The Helen Bradley Mysteries, The Angel Delaney Mysteries, The McAllister Files and her latest, the Artisan Mysteries.
Her newest releases are: Watercolor Dreams, Deadly Deception and The Quiltmaker's Daughter, both are romantic suspense novels featuring artists.
She has been awarded the Golden Quill Award by RWA- Desert Rose Chapter and earned honorable mention in the Silver Angel Awards.
Patricia is a member of ACFW and a number of other writing organizations. She has participated in such mystery events such as Bouchercon--the World Mystery Convention, Left Coast Crime, and other conventions for lovers of mystery and suspense. She manages a website and blog and has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads and Linked-in and also generates a newsletter. Called Mysterious Musings.
Additional info at www.patriciarushfordbooks.com
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November 19, 2022
This series really brings the drama and intensity. I'm glad I discovered these at my local thrift store.
September 4, 2017
This is the 3rd book in the Jennie McGrady mystery series, and the best one so far. I felt the story was all about the current mystery, which was great because the first two books spent a lot of time on building Jennie's romance and her interest in the case of her missing father.
This book was also a little more realistic in terms of the mystery because it involved a stalker and one of the popular girls at Jennie's school. Even though Jennie did lead herself into dangerous encounters several times, it was at least with the intention of solving a juvenile mystery. The first two books featured cases that were unlikely to be Jennie's first mysteries in my opinion.
The ending definitely created a cliff hanger about Jennie pursuing the case of her missing father. I can't wait to read the next book in this 15 book mystery series.
This book was also a little more realistic in terms of the mystery because it involved a stalker and one of the popular girls at Jennie's school. Even though Jennie did lead herself into dangerous encounters several times, it was at least with the intention of solving a juvenile mystery. The first two books featured cases that were unlikely to be Jennie's first mysteries in my opinion.
The ending definitely created a cliff hanger about Jennie pursuing the case of her missing father. I can't wait to read the next book in this 15 book mystery series.
October 15, 2018
Probably would have given it a higher rating if I was still the target audience age.
October 18, 2023
A very twisty mystery indeed. A bit unrealistic that Jennie is so level headed in a crisis, but maybe reading about her reactions will teach readers what to do if they find themselves in a hostage situation, too. I did skim a bit toward the end, but still recommend this book for teen mystery lovers.
February 14, 2016
This seemed a little unreal...but who knows with kids these days?
In the story, Lisa wants Jen to help Allison. They were getting ready for a party, Allison Beaumont's party. Finding Allison's secret admirer sounded interesting, but Jen couldn't wait for Gram to get home so they could look for her dad! Lisa pointed out that Allison really had a problem with this person, who had taken the distributor caps out of their cars, making them late for the Rose Festival Parade. At first the flowers & letters had been romantic. Maybe someone was trying to get even with Allison? But lately the notes had been more dangerous. Lisa had made arrangements with Jen's mom so that Allison could spend the night by telling her that it was a friend who really needed help. Jennie didn't like this!
In the story, Lisa wants Jen to help Allison. They were getting ready for a party, Allison Beaumont's party. Finding Allison's secret admirer sounded interesting, but Jen couldn't wait for Gram to get home so they could look for her dad! Lisa pointed out that Allison really had a problem with this person, who had taken the distributor caps out of their cars, making them late for the Rose Festival Parade. At first the flowers & letters had been romantic. Maybe someone was trying to get even with Allison? But lately the notes had been more dangerous. Lisa had made arrangements with Jen's mom so that Allison could spend the night by telling her that it was a friend who really needed help. Jennie didn't like this!
June 29, 2013
The best one yet. Very suspenseful. I did not think they would "go there."
My only complaints were that Jennie continues to refer to herself with her inner self, BJ got on my nerves, and Jennie did some very dumb things. For a detective, Jennie sure has a problem with not giving away the fact that she's on to a suspect.
My only complaints were that Jennie continues to refer to herself with her inner self, BJ got on my nerves, and Jennie did some very dumb things. For a detective, Jennie sure has a problem with not giving away the fact that she's on to a suspect.
January 20, 2021
(5☆ Would recommend & would read again)
I read 2 books out of this series when I was 13 and I remember really liking them. I decided to buy the entire series as an adult and read through the series. As an adult, I still really enjoy this series. Would definitely recommend.
I read 2 books out of this series when I was 13 and I remember really liking them. I decided to buy the entire series as an adult and read through the series. As an adult, I still really enjoy this series. Would definitely recommend.
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July 24, 2010Read this book as a teenager. It's part of a christian mystery series.
September 22, 2014
January 2023 re-read, audiobook.
Sept 2014 re-read.
Loved this series when I read it 10 years ago. Holds up well.
Sept 2014 re-read.
Loved this series when I read it 10 years ago. Holds up well.
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