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Maggie McKenzie Mystery #2
Pursued
A Maggie McKenzie Mystery Lynn Gardner In an attempt to discover the truth about what really happened to her two brothers who were declared dead at birth, newspaper editor Maggie McKenzie has signed on for more of an adventure than she bargained for. What begins as a much-anticipated fact-finding trip to England quickly turns into a dangerous escapade as Maggie is forced to run for her life after she inadvertently gains possession of an innocent-looking flash drive. The tiny device contains details of a terrorist plot to destroy major London landmarks. When she realizes that someone she knows is involved with the malevolent plot, it becomes time to make her solo mission a family affair—even though it seems that most of the family members she has met in England would like to see her gone. Hold on tight with sleuth Maggie McKenzie in a pulse-pounding thrill ride through the United Kingdom as she discovers that when it comes to long-lost relatives, what you see isn't always what you get.
327 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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May 18, 2021
I am a person who believes in coincidence. Here and there. Sometimes. I am not a person who believes in coincidences around every corner and with every relative. No, I am not. I did finish this book. I did some scan-reading. I wanted to see how it ended but I did not enjoy it as much as I could have if it would have been more believable or credible. There were just so many convenient things, so many coincidences, that it just defied logic.
February 13, 2010
This book has some potential, but as it stands I didn't like it too much. I could say it was a page turner but not because of the typical reasoning. I turned the pages quickly because I felt an obligation to it once I was over half finished but I turned quickly in order to just get it over with! Too predictable, forced and not at all realistic.
July 27, 2018
3.5 stars - an action filled book but got a little lost towards the end in details trying to catch the bad guy. One of the characters said it right when he asked Maggie why she could figure everything out when all the professionals couldn't - yes, she had some intuition and inspiration and high motivation but the terrorism threat conclusion was a little confusing. A good read!
July 15, 2024
Loved this book! More along the lines of her other series that I loved! Interesting along the lines of psychotic mental illness. Not as intense as the first one in the series. The first one is necessary to read in order to understand the second though. But Lynn is a skilled writer and she draws you in and carries you along on an amazing adventure full on romance, mystery, intrigue and excitement!
January 19, 2020
Edge of your seat mystery
The author was local where I previously lived and was suggested to me by a friend. Her mystery novels are very easy to read and hold your attention to the end.
The author was local where I previously lived and was suggested to me by a friend. Her mystery novels are very easy to read and hold your attention to the end.
July 6, 2017
It was a fun and interesting plot, but the ending felt fairly abrupt.
August 18, 2018
Remarkable.
Every mystery reader should treat themselves to a well written excellent tale.
Every mystery reader should treat themselves to a well written excellent tale.
May 29, 2009
Pursued: A Maggie McKenzie Mystery by Lynn Gardner
After 6 drafts, this book saw the light of day in magnificent splendor. Lynn takes Maggie off to an assignment in England to take pictures of classic English cathedrals, gothic mansions right out of her gothic romances she used to read, to show tourists how to see England on $100 a day. She is also given an envelope with info on her two brothers she'd thought had died at birth, so she goes in search of them in the villages, never intending to stir up a hornet's nest. While at LAX, she is nearly knocked down by a mysterious man who follows her to England, where she comes across an innocent-looking flash drive in her bag. With the help of Flynn, her twin sister Allyssa, their new friend Rolf, their brother Damon and the newly found grandparents that live in the centuries old huge Gothic mansion Dragonwyck, they get the terrorists who were planning on destroying famous English landmarks and others around the world. This is a must-read for anyone who loves gothic romances or scenic historical England.
Forever Friends Rating A huge 5 stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around the Book Nook
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Incorporated
Pub. Date: May 2009
ISBN-13: 9781598115505
327pp
After 6 drafts, this book saw the light of day in magnificent splendor. Lynn takes Maggie off to an assignment in England to take pictures of classic English cathedrals, gothic mansions right out of her gothic romances she used to read, to show tourists how to see England on $100 a day. She is also given an envelope with info on her two brothers she'd thought had died at birth, so she goes in search of them in the villages, never intending to stir up a hornet's nest. While at LAX, she is nearly knocked down by a mysterious man who follows her to England, where she comes across an innocent-looking flash drive in her bag. With the help of Flynn, her twin sister Allyssa, their new friend Rolf, their brother Damon and the newly found grandparents that live in the centuries old huge Gothic mansion Dragonwyck, they get the terrorists who were planning on destroying famous English landmarks and others around the world. This is a must-read for anyone who loves gothic romances or scenic historical England.
Forever Friends Rating A huge 5 stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around the Book Nook
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Incorporated
Pub. Date: May 2009
ISBN-13: 9781598115505
327pp
July 4, 2009
maggie mckenzie found her identical twin sister with the help of Dr. Flynn ford in the last book entitiled Vanished. In this book she is on an reporting assignment to England for a touring magazine article, but she is also looking for her biological mother's "assumed dead" first born son. What she finds is not one brother but two and a plot by terrorist to blow up well known landmarks in many cities across the world. She then finds out the Flynn although he has promised to give her space to find out if she has anyother love interests, but really so he can investigate the gospel and find out if she is the one for him comes to her rescue when he learns of the terrorist's plans to blow up cities that maggie is going to be near. They work together with Rolf a native, walshan who helps them navigate around england and saves maggie from a would be killer. He finds an attraction to maggie but when she informs him of Flynn he turns toward Allyssa, her twin. The twins discover their older brothers and their grandparents own Dragonwyck, a mansion the first born Rathford son would inherite if they are deemed worthy. The oldest Llwellyn, who is aka richard Constantine is supposed to inherite, but he has a tendancy toward evil and when disinherited turns toward terrorism to rein.
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February 15, 2011
This was definitely not a page-turner like the 1st book was. Sometimes it felt like anytime the author couldn't come up with an explanation for how Maggie got her info, she just said it was the Holy Ghost inspiring her. She never took a wrong turn or left out a fact, it was a little too perfect. Also, I thought it ended kind of weird and there was no surprise- everyone who Maggie suspected was bad throughout the book turned out to be and the good guys stayed the good guys. I do like that Maggie and Flynn finally got together and I like how Maggie is always so intent on following a mystery that she doesn't really listen to other people. It was a fun book but not the best mystery I have ever read
July 2, 2009
Pursued is the sequel to Vanished and it was just an OK read for me. I think it was the last couple of chapters that I disliked the most. I don't know, I just feel like everything was wrapped up too quickly there at the end. The whole story sets you up for a suspenseful ending that never really comes. At least it didn't for me. There were also several things towards the end that I found odd. Of course their nit picky so I won't go into detail. However I really want to site this one line I found in the last chapter that seemed somewhat farcical, but I won't so as not to spoil anything.
March 3, 2012
I would probably give this book 3 1/2 stars. It wasn't as good as the first book in the series, "Vanished," but it was still exciting. Maggie, the main character, seems to lead a charmed life. No matter what dangerous things she does, she never gets hurt--and, sometimes, that's pretty unbelievable. I got kind of tired of the travelogs and just wanted to get on with the story, but a lot of people would really enjoy them.
December 2, 2009
This was an easy, fast moving book to read. It was full of mystery and excitement and takes place on Maggie McKenzie's business trip to England. She finds out that she has two brothers living there that she didn't know existed, so hunts for them. She stumbled on to a terrorist plot to destroy several large cities in the world, including London.
December 8, 2009
This was an interesting read about a small town reporter who is working to discover who her birth family is and also happens to try to bring down a terrorist organization. It was pretty far fetched for me and I felt like it was a little long. The author could have written the book in a lot less pages, but it was a good read. Just not my usual stuff.
March 27, 2010
I've read all of Lynn Gardner's books and love her gem series so I was really excited about the McKenzie Mysteries. I liked the first one and waited along time for her to write her next book. Maybe it was because of my anticipation for this book I may have had really high expectations but this one just wasn't my fav. Still a fun read and if she writes another I would gladly read it too.
September 20, 2010
The author feels out of her depth in this suspenseful novel. Thrilling stories about terrorists should feel close to reality to get the best response from the reader. Too many parts that should have seemed real felt fabricated.
It was still a decently creative and intricate story. I might give Lynn Gardner another chance.
It was still a decently creative and intricate story. I might give Lynn Gardner another chance.
July 25, 2009
It's been a while since I read the first one, but it all came back pretty quick. I enjoyed all the plot twists and the settings. I was a little disapointed in the climax, it was over too quickly I thought.
October 1, 2009
If I could give this 3 1/2 stars I would. It was pretty good. There were some tense scenes, but I was able to figure out the plot/who-done-it a little too early for my liking. I like a book that keeps me guessing. However, it was well written and the characters were likeable and realistic.
September 2, 2009
Wow I have been waiting for years for the next Maggie McKenzie Mystery to come out. I went the book store today and there it was. I am already on chapter 3. It looks to quite good. I can not wait to read more. :)
October 17, 2011
Finally found time to sit and read. This is one of my favorite authors. The story was interesting and the mystery kept you guessing until the latter half of the book. I very much enjoyed this and would love to go to England and Wales now!
October 24, 2009
This is the second Maggie Mackenzie mystery. Terrorists threaten the world and Alyssa and Maggie get caught up in the investigation because of two brothers they've just found out about. This story takes you to places outside of London. When it ended, I wanted it to keep going.
June 16, 2010
I loved this one! It takes place in England. Just when you think you have it figured out...you don't. This is an excellent book to read that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Again, for LDS readers, very exciting and very good!
August 31, 2015
This was an interesting mystery. I enjoyed the European references - or they could have been England. It has been a while since I listened to this. I would enjoy reading or listening to more from this author.
June 26, 2009
This was a good book. I am glad that Lynn Gardner wrote a sequel to Vanished. I hope that there will be more stories about Maggie McKenzie in the future.
May 27, 2009
I've waited a long time for the sequel to Vanished to be released. It was worth the wait! Very good book...
June 10, 2009
There were a lot of years between the first book and this, the second book. I liked the setting in England. I'm not sure I liked the second book as well as the first.
June 29, 2009
This is light reading LDS fiction. It is one of Lynn's better books. Not that the others are bad, just that this one is better.
July 8, 2009
Maggie McKenzie continues her pursuit of family, this time in England. A fun read for an LDS audience.
July 28, 2009
I had to go back and read the first book "vanished" before I read this one since it had been 5 years since that came out. I couldn't remember the story. Not bad. I enjoy Lynn Gardner's books.
July 28, 2009
Sequel to Vanished. The start not as exciting as tge first book. Gardner spent time catching you up on if you hadn't read Vanished but it did pick up soon with the same twists and turns.
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