Church Choir Mysteries Books
When a tornado comes through Willow Bend, it not only takes off the roof of Eternal Hope Church, but it releases thousands of dollars into the community. The mystery of the money consumes the town, local law enforcement, the FBI, and of course, Gracie Parks, choir member, caterer, and part-time sleuth. The Church is in peril. Everyone is a suspect. Gracie needs help from her friends and from God to get to the bottom of this mystery.
2001 Guideposts hardcover, Nicola Furlong (Plots and Pans). Gracie's niece comes back for a visit only to be terrorized by a secret admirer who turns out to be an ok guy. The twins are being watched by some strange guy who turns out to be their dad. Dennis and Becky want to get married but Becky's dad wants her to be a banker and not the writer that she wants to be. - Guideposts
Gracie enjoys growing and sharing flowers, but something awful has happened in Willow Bend. All the hydrangeas have been stolen. Thinking of the competition at the Mason County Fair, Gracie suspects this is more than just a prank. Setting out to solve the mystery, she encounters danger and some unsuspected secrets along the way.
When young choir member Amy Cantrell becomes the victim of a suspected poisoning, Gracie Parks is determined to investigate, especially when Amy, who appeared to be recovering, vanishes from the hospital.
A Silver Angel Award-winning Author Everyone at Eternal Hope is mystified by the strange ransom notes for lollipops and flowers and Christmas in the summer. Gracie Lynn Parks -- choir member, sleuth, and chef -- tries to get to the bottom of it. But getting involved in young Lacey's concern about her grandmother's health, Gracie gets more than she bargained for.
There is truly nothing quite like the Church Choir Mysteries to bring you a warmhearted message of faith mixed with fun.
Willow Bend is the home of Gracie Parks, a feisty red-headed widow, choir member, master chef and sleuth. With a little help from her friends (including a cat and the choir of Eternal Hope), Gracie unravels mysteries--like the apparent theft of a valuable gold coin.
The latest activity at Willow Bend Senior Center is pottery instruction, and even Gracie Park's octogenarian Uncle Miltie gives it a whirl. Then Libby Simmons' bracelet goes missing and no one can find it. Gracie tries to solve the mystery while busily involved in her church's efforts to feed a hungry family for the holidays. Then a car accident on the ice lands Gracie in the unheated home of the young Freeman family, where sensitive listening and clever sleuthing help her find out the angel's secret.
During preparations for the Founder's Day picnic in Willow Bend, the unexplained disappearance of several antiques means accusations and hurt feelings until Gracie Lynn Parks attempts to discover the truth.
No Safe Arbor (Church Choir Mysteries #13) by Nicola Furlong (2002)
Maim That Tune! (Guideposts Church Choir Mysteries Series) by Rhoda Blecker (2001)
A RITA Award-winning Author Join Gracie Parks -- choir member, caterer, and community sleuth -- as she tries to determine why the animals and people of Willow Bend are becoming ill. When the illness befalls her beloved cat, Gooseberry, Gracie needs prayer as well as determination to get to the bottom of things. Before the mystery is solved, assumptions are made, friendships are strengthened, and people in the town of Willow Bend learn that progress is not necessarily a good thing.
The Doubtful Doctor (Church Choir Mysteries #21) by Eileen M. Berger (2002)
A fishing expedition begins badly when Uncle Miltie becomes ill and his worried niece Gracie Parks drives all the way out. But there is more than fishing going on at the old cabin. Estranged brothers Hammie and Orville Miller reminisce about their lives together and have decidedly different memories. Orville has returned like the prodigal son - but what are his intentions?
Twin sisters Hazel and Mabel Rohleder have lived all their long lives in Willow Bend. When Mabel dies without a will, Hazel is bereft and worried about how best to honor Hazel's wishes. Lawyer Nick Kendrick offers his help, but friend and sleuth Gracie Parks thinks there is more to it than meets the eye. With prayer and a little help from her friends, Gracie helps Hazel celebrate her birthday - and the birthday of her sister - in gratitude for a life well lived!