The Blue Moon

Mysteries of Sparrow Island #5

by Lorena McCourtney

While cleaning her office at the Sparrow Island Nature Conservatory, Abigail Stanton discovers a stunning blue diamond necklace hidden in her desk. Who could have hidden it there and why? Abby finds out that the jewel may be the famous Blue Moon diamond, and legend has it that anyone possessing this gem is doomed. Despite Abby's attempts to keep the discovery quiet, the whole island is talking about it. Claims from "owners" are flying in. Thugs threaten Abby. And the service dog belonging to Abby's wheelchair-bound sister, Mary, is kidnapped. Soon, Abby begins to wonder if there is any truth to the legend of the Blue Moon. Can she find the real owner before it's too late? Readers will delight in joining up with Abby on another adventure that will keep them guessing to the last page!

Genres: Mystery, Christian, Christian Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Fiction

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Thunderbolt Booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was probably the most exciting out of the ones I have read so far! it was a rly cute read, I'm sad they didn't add any romance between Abby and Hugo 😭😞😭... I rly want to get some newer books on my tbrrr butttt I can't at the moment so I am sticking with my older ones!!!! 🫠🫠🫠😁😁😁

[Lavender · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. I really enjoyed this one. These are the favorites of the three series I am currently reading. They are definitely a "better quality" read and aren't quite as fluffy as the other two series, although I end up staying up far too late reading "just one more chapter" with these ones.

[Ramona · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was entertaining. It seemed to bounce around a lot, without the aid of smooth connections, but I liked the writing, the cleanness of the story... no immorality, profanity, etc. which is not easy to find these days.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would classify this book as a christian mystery. Think Murder She Wrote with spirtiual undertones. The story moves slowly and in some places is quite predictable, but a good clean read.
Orinthologist and amateur sluth Abby Stanton has returned to Sparrow Island, a fictious island within the San Juan Islands, to take care of her sister after a car accident. While rummaging through her antique desk at the island Nature Museum Abby found a very valuable necklace which she turned over to the athorities without any thought of keeping it for herself. She then sets out to find the rightful owner of the necklace. There is a curse attached to this necklace and strange things start happening on the island and the islanders believe the curse is responsible. Abby sets out to prove to the islanders that there is no such thing as a curse and that God is always in control.

[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I was reading this book I gave my 14-year-old son a summary. His response was, "So Mom, it's kind of like a Christian Hallmark movie or something?" He might be right! There was mystery and tragedy, with a touch of romance, but there was also hope and the theme that God is in control. It was a fun, friendly book with actually a lot of action. It is Book 5 in a series but works perfectly as a stand alone too. I wrote down one thing to add to my Keepers journal: "Just in case of what?" a small, interior voice questioned suspiciously. She refused to answer it. Small, interior voices never seemed to ask helpful questions, just annoying ones.

[Carly Kirk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nicely written, solid Christian mystery. I got this from the library because I enjoyed the first two books in the author's "Ivy Malone" series and wanted to read the rest of them. But this was the only book the library had by her and I didn't even know it was from a series until I got on here to write my review, so I'm guessing that the other books from this series are stand alone too. While I liked it well enough, I don't think I'll be searching out the rest of the series.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book, and it was probably one of my favotites of hers so far. Can't say that I've ever read a bad Lorena McCourtney book, actually.

The story was wonderful and it kept me guessing. I couldn't put it down, and highly recommend it!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This mystery has a lot of great things going-the setting
is on Sparrow Island-a San Juan Island, the main character
is a amateur sleuth, and there is a rare blue diamond
missing.

[Pam]

08/10/08 purchase from books-a-million

[Bonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light read, but it kept my interest. It's one of those where the older lady solves the mystery, and somehow that appeals to me. The ending is bit "pat" but then it's not real life, it's fiction.

[Sally Pratt · Rating 2 out of 5]

A disappointing book by a favorite author.

[Stephanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

another quick read- good story and mystery. Borrowed from the church library.

[Grey853 · Rating 1 out of 5]

This could've been a good book, but the juvenile writing style and repetition took a plot with potential and made it tedious.

[Dave · Rating 2 out of 5]

A nice simple read. Not a lot of depth to characters or plot, but still enjoyable for a light read.

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best writing or the most exciting mystery but I thought it was clean and entertaining.

[Helen Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this again recently having enjoyed it so much the first time. It was lovely to read a mystery which had me guessing to the end. Is there a crime or not?

[Spinda2]

Love a good mystery. Especially when no one dies.