Mysteries Of Sparrow Island Books
Abby Stanton, a noted East Coast bird specialist, rushes home to the magnificent San Jan Islands in Pacific Northwest after a terrible car accident leaves her sister Mary parlyzed from the waist down. While there, Abby spots a rare and endangered marbled murrelet and its mate. Determined to save them, she finds herself caught up in fascinating intrigtue and one of the long-time families on Sparrow Island. Will Abby's quest for the birds draw her back home? What adventures await her in this marvelous place of serene beauty? Join Abby as she begins her new calling as an amateur sleuth, with God's still, soft voice guiding her way.
A small plane disappears from the sky above Sparrow Iland, and Abby knows she must do something to help. Together, she and Sergeant Henry Cobb, set off to hunt for survivors. They find the plane but not the passengers--who it seems don't want to be found. Abby's wilderness skills are put to the test as she and Henry go on a chase to try to uncover the secrets of the passengers' hidden pasts. An exciting, suspense-filled story, "Flight of the Raven" is a riveting tale of determination, ingenuity and courage.
Buried secrets! While planting huckleberry and rose bushed in her parents' backyard, Abigail Stanton is startled by the discovery of a padlocked metal box. When no one in her family lays claim to it, Abby begins a search for its owner. Who could hve buried it at Stanton Farm ...and why? But it's what's inside the box that makes this mystery all the more puzzling. Meanwhile, can Abby help her new friend Ida escape a destructive relationship and find her way back to God? Mysteries of Sparrow Meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird-watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty in the San Juan Islands. Abby has a knack for finding her way into the middle of mysteries full of excitement and intrigue ...but also inspired by hope and faith. --- from book's back cover
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!
Uncover the Mysteries of Sparrow Island and find out how determination and love turn a family tragedy into an inspirational homecoming. Join Abigail Stanton, amateur detective and remarkable woman, as she uncovers the island’s deepest secrets and God’s special plan for her. Enjoy suspenseful, compelling reading that’s wholesome and spiritually uplifting.
2006 Guideposts hardcover, Susan Plunkett and Krysteen Seelen (Night Song). The Mysteries of Sparrow Island follow Abigail Stanton (an ornithologist), who moves to Sparrow Island off of the state of Washington's coast. Abby relocates to the island in order to help her sister (Mary) to adjust to her new life after a debilitating car accident leaves Mary in a wheelchair. Finnegan, Mary's service dog, also helps. - Amazon
2006 Guideposts hardcover, Kristin Eckhardt (Cowboy A Western Romance). When a whale is injured off the coast of Orcas Island, everyone is in a frenzy. Her calf has been missing since the accident, and no one seems to know where she went. Will the charismatic oceanographer who takes up the cause help them find the missing calf, or will his showmanship only lead to more trouble? - Amazon
Sparrow Island is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season when a mysterious stranger makes himself at home in the company of an elderly widdow. Can he be trusted? Strange happenings all over town and the recovery of long-lost paintings that hold a dark secret add to Abby’s suspicions. Meanwhile, George Stanton and Bobby McDonald, along with Mary’s children, are up to surprises of their own. Can Abby uncover the truth in time to enjoy the real meaning of this magical time?
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"Mysteries of Sparrow Island" by Ellen Harris is a Guideposts book entitled, "The Call of The Loon." Meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird-watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty in the San Juan Islands. Abby, inspired by hope and faith, has a knack for finding her way into the middle of mysteries full of excitement and intrigue.
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Meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird-watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island.
When a small oil spill is reported of the coast of Sparrow Island, Abby is called in to rescue the injured birds in the area. But as she works to rehabilitate the area's wildlife, the suspicious circumstances surrounding the spill motivate her to search for the source of the deadly accident.
How much do lines on a map really mean? Someone is out to prove that the San Juan Islands are legally part of Canada. What does it mean for the residents of Sparrow Island if it's true? A group intent on raising support for secession is making a lot of noise, but while islanders are busy taking sides, Abby set out to find the truth. As she digs through centuries of murky historical records, she uncovers vague treaties and unclear accounts that only lead to more questions. And when several elderly residents, including George and Ellen Stanton, are approached about selling their homes, Abby begins to suspect that there is more than patriotism on the line. Meanwhile, Abby's project to provide homes for area bluebirds meets with a few snags, and it soon becomes clear that one family's secrets could lead to ruin for everyone. Will she ever be able to find a way out of this conundrum?
On a gray winter's day on Sparrow Island, Abby's sister is awakened from a nap by a ringing phone that she doesn't reach in time. Minutes later someone breaks into her home! Upon seeing Mary and her dog Finnegan, the intruder flees, leaving Mary with only a glimpse of him. Abby immediately begins searching for clues, and with Mary's help sets a trap to catch the thief. As Abby is pulled deeper into the mystery, she is reminded that true treasure lies within.
