Dead End

The Red Rock Mysteries #15

by Jerry B. Jenkins, Chris Fabry

Twins Ashley and Bryce face their toughest challenge yet when the terrorist responsible for their father's death seeks revenge against their stepfather, a government agent, and targets schools, beginning with theirs.

Genres: Mystery, Christian Fiction, Christian, Young Adult, Contemporary, Adventure, Middle Grade

248 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2006

About the author

Jerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as the writer of the Left Behind series of books for Tim LaHaye and The Chosen novels to accompany his son Dallas's TV series. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, including mysteries, historical fiction, biblical fiction, cop thrillers, international spy thrillers, and children's adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature Christians as protagonists. In 2005, Jenkins and LaHaye ranked 9th in Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary list of Hall of Fame authors based on books sold at Amazon.com during its first 10 years. Jenkins now teaches writers to become authors here at his website. He and his wife Dianna have three sons and eight grandchildren.

Reviews

[Cyber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so amazing! I want there to be another one, what happens next??? But overall a MUST-READ!!!

[Hannah Buckner · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.6⭐️
I liked everything except the end😭

[Anna Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last book in the series, is the sadest. ):

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was the best book of the whole series. It was pretty intense at some points. I am pretty disappointed that this is the last book in the series, though.

[Karina (Karina's Christian Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Number of pages: 235

Genre: Children’s fiction/Mystery

Series: Red Rock Mysteries #15 (must be read in order)

Age recommendation: 9-13

Summary: As their time in Middle School nears its end, Bryce and Ashley are excited to be done and move on to high school. However, with Sam gone investigating a big terrorist case and this strange white van trailing the twins, life is getting a whole lot more complicated.

My thoughts: this has to be one of the most unsatisfying ends to a series ever! Asim Bin Asawe is within reach but gets away. Marion Quidley was just starting to open up to God, but then the Timberlines have to move. There is no hint to where they’re going or if they’ll even be safe there. There could be a whole other series about them going through high school in the new town but there’s not so the series ends on a cliffhanger.
I really like the secret admirer part. Admittedly, it was more interesting the first time I read it but I thought that it was really cute and fun. However, knowing how the book ended helped me to appreciate it more. I enjoyed it more this time than the first time. I do hate when Ashley keeps thinking different guys are responsible for the secret admirer stuff. Every time she confronts them and is wrong it is so embarrassing and I get secondhand embarrassment reading about it. I guess it proves the book is well written if it makes me feel that way.
This book is pretty intense so I wouldn’t recommend reading it as a bedtime story (especially for younger children). as previously mentioned, the terrorist Asim Bin Asawe is a big part of this story; he tries to kill Sam and all the Timberlines as well as thousands of people across the US with coordinated bombings in schools. Bryce also gets kidnapped by him and is held hostage in the basement of the school, while Ashley, her mom, Leigh and Dylan are followed by his cronies who kill at least one of their dogs. There might be something else that I’m missing but I think that’s enough to give you the point. It’s just a little intense and unnecessary to scare younger children with.
I like that Marion is more interested in God. That’s really exciting.
Overall, not how I would have chosen to end a series, but a very exciting book nonetheless.

My personal rating: 3.5/5 stars.

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[Taylor C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the Red Rock Mystery series, but I just cannot get over this book. There was almost no closure at the ending and to see Bryce and Ashley move away from Red Rock when they had finally settled in was devastating. I wish there would've been a follow-up to see what happened with Marion, Boo, Duncan, Lynette and the rest of the gang -- after all the twins have been through, that would've been the perfect cherry on top. But I guess life doesn't always wrap up so nicely, so kudos to Jenkins and Fabry for making the ending so symbolic of real life.

[Rebekah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Since I'm researching evangelical fiction I thought I might as well read some. This book is insane.

Quotes I feel the need to highlight:
"Leigh looked mad, balling her fists, her face bright red. If she'd been a little teacup short and stout, you wouldn't have wanted to touch her handle or her spout" (52).
"My laughter was like the Whos' in Who-ville. It started out low and began to grow" (124).

[Geneva · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book of Bryce and Ashley's mysteries, Ashley finds a mysterious note on her locker that is from a mysterious admirer. As Bryce investigates that, he notices a strange car following them from a distance. As things unfold Bryce and Ashley come face to face with Asim Ben Asawe, the man who killed their real father.

[Logan Hudacek]

This is the first book that made me cry (at the end). Its sad because they lost so much without saying goodbye. The saddest part is when it said "That first week, Frodo sat near the window at our new house and looked out, as if he were waiting for his friend to return". That was the saddest because I lost one dog last year (2020) and my other dog, Panzer, never seemed as happy as he used to be.

[Bri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this series, but this book didn't quite have the happy ending I wanted. The end made me cry for a while...

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more!

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was honestly really sad! But still just as good as the others. (:

[Meadow Frisbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When an attack is being planned for a group of schools across america, Ashley and Bryce's school is the main target, in fact, they're the main target. There step dad is involved in american spies and teh terrorists think that by killing them, they can get their dad. But the family must vanish forever to keep safe.

[Brenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never get tired of reading this series. I have read almost every book three times. This one is definetly my favorite! I nevery expected for them to have to move at the end. That was sort of sad. I recommend this book and series for sure!

[i have moments of nonthinkingness *miranda* · Rating 5 out of 5]

im sooooo sad!!! this was the last book! =( it was rele good, but the end was sad to me. it could make 4 a new series but idk if they r gonna write more.

[Gingerich Family]

I liked how it is a mystery book. You never know what is happening next. It kept us on edge.

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great finish to the series, but it is a very sad ending.

[Tony W Mong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but sad

So good but super disappointing end... WHY?!?!? I totally recommend this book though and the whole series its so good but the end is horrible!!!