Make friends with a super sleuth . . .

The Jenny McGrady Mystery Series for Young Readers
and anyone who loves a great mystery

In most ways, Jennie McGrady is a normal high schooler. She loves driving her mom's mustang; she can't stop thinking about a cute guy she met; and she sometimes doesn't get the hang of school. Yet, she has a curious, insightful mind and a knack for getting into adventure that has helped forge her first-rate detective skills. Jennie's biggest case is trying to find her father. Along the way, she stumbles onto plenty of other action. Join Jennie in these tales of mystery and danger as she tries to keep one step ahead of the bad guys while living the life of an average teen. (Suitable for readers 10 and up.)

Too Many Secrets

Jennie wants to find her missing father and only Gram can help her do it. But Gram has disappeared along with a million dollars worth of stolen diamonds. Jennie and her friend Ryan Johnson risk their lives to find Gram and clear her name.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 1-55661-331-8

Silent Witness

Pursued

Deceived

Without a Trace

Jennie's little brother, Nick, has disappeared without a trace. Jennie must overcome her grief and find out what happened to him--even if the trail leads to a murderer.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 1-55661-558-2

Dying to Win

Betrayed

Best Young Adult Mystery for 1996 (The Oregonian)

In Betrayed Jennie heads to Montana's Bitterroot mountains to help her aunt and uncle at Dancing Waters Dude Ranch and finds herself embroiled in a bitter feud that has killed one man and seriously injured another.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 1-55661-560-4

In Too Deep

Over the Edge

From the Ashes

Desperate Measures Jennie encounters an extreme animal rights group who release over 10,000 mink in Oregon. When the mink farmer ends up dead, Jennie must find the killer before her environmentalist friend Scott ends up in prison for the crime.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 07642-2080-2

Abandoned

  Forgotten

Jennie, managing to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, witnesses a bank robbery and is later abducted by the bank robbers and left for dead. More that anything she wants to identify them to police, but Jennie can't remember them and what's worse, remembering could prove deadly.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 0-7642-2121-3

A plane crash in the Central Oregon wilderness leaves Jennie's grandmother seriously injured. Jennie must brave blizzard conditions to go for help. Unfortunately, the help she finds threatens to put her and her Gram in even more danger.

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 0-7642-2122-1

Grave Matters

Uncovering the Family Tree Spells Trouble For Jennie McGrady

Jennie is on the vacation of a lifetime—an extended trip to Ireland with Gram. Then, just before their plane lands, Jennie discovers a threatening note: If you value your life, stay out of Ireland. Helen Bradley is returning to Ireland to settle the estate of her mother—a task she’s still not ready for. An old friend offers a welcome distraction, asking Helen to look into the suspicious death of his father fifty-five years ago. But Jennie can’t help wondering if Gram’s investigation will only stir up trouble. Mary O’Donnell, Jennie’s great-grandmother, left a houseful of history and memories when she died three years ago. As Jennie begins to explore the family records, she uncovers some facts that don’t match up with what she’s been told. What eventually comes to the surface could change their lives forever. A strange coincidence...or sinister plot?

Bethany House, $4.99 ISBN: 0-7642-2123-X

About the series . . .

The Jennie McGrady Mysteries have sold over 300,000 copies. This exciting, award winning series is enjoying an over-whelming response from readers of all ages. As one reviewer said of Too Many Secrets, "I found an intriguing story that anyone--young or old, male or female--probably would not be able to put down."

Here's what fans are saying about the Jennie McGrady Mysteries:

"They're better than Nancy Drew!"

"I've never been much of a reader, but I love your books. I can't wait for the next one."

"They're great. Pat's books had my entire 6th grade class on the edge of their seats. They even voted to stay in for recess."

The Jennie McGrady Mysteries are available through most book stores. Book stores may order through local distributors or directly from Bethany House Publishers, 11300 Hampshire Ave. South, Minneapolis MN 55438. Fax:(612) 829-2503; Phone: (800-328-6109, or (612) 829-2500. (Attractive Floor Displays are available.)

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