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Devon MacDonald Mystery #3
The Silver Scalpel
The newest installment in the Devon MacDonald mystery series features the daring private investigator pitted against a fanatical ring with sinister intentions.
When teenager Monica Hammond fears that her sixteen-year-old sister, Kerry, may have died in the firebombing of an abortion clinic, she enlists the aid of Twin Cities P.I. Devon MacDonald. Devon suspects that Kerry may still be alive—and that her disappearance may be linked to the mysterious activities of a local anti-abortion group. Her suspicions are strengthened when yet another dead body turns up. But not until this novel’s fiery climax does Devon discover the insidious plot behind the disappearance of so many pregnant teens from their small fundamentalist town.
With a deft hand, Nancy Baker Jacobs paints a disturbing picture of righteousness warped by greed.
When teenager Monica Hammond fears that her sixteen-year-old sister, Kerry, may have died in the firebombing of an abortion clinic, she enlists the aid of Twin Cities P.I. Devon MacDonald. Devon suspects that Kerry may still be alive—and that her disappearance may be linked to the mysterious activities of a local anti-abortion group. Her suspicions are strengthened when yet another dead body turns up. But not until this novel’s fiery climax does Devon discover the insidious plot behind the disappearance of so many pregnant teens from their small fundamentalist town.
With a deft hand, Nancy Baker Jacobs paints a disturbing picture of righteousness warped by greed.
- GenresMystery
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1993
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About the author
Nancy Baker Jacobs
25 books5 followersNancy Baker Jacobs is the award-winning author of 13 crime novels, including the Devon MacDonald private eye series; FLASH POINT (featuring arson investigator Susan Delancey) and STAR STRUCK (introducing "Hollywood Star" reporter Quinn Collins); and seven suspense novels. Her latest suspense offering, RICOCHET, was chosen by the Mystery Writers of America as a finalist for its Mary Higgins Clark Award.
As Nancy C. Baker, she's also written six nonfiction books on subjects ranging from black market adoption to breast cancer.
Nancy Baker Jacobs has worked as a private detective, a university professor and administrator, and a journalist. She lives on California's Monterey Peninsula.
As Nancy C. Baker, she's also written six nonfiction books on subjects ranging from black market adoption to breast cancer.
Nancy Baker Jacobs has worked as a private detective, a university professor and administrator, and a journalist. She lives on California's Monterey Peninsula.
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April 1, 2021
This was disappointing compared with the previous novel by Nancy Baker Jacobs that I've read.
It's about an abortion clinic and a detective, a rather dull plot.
It's about an abortion clinic and a detective, a rather dull plot.
December 17, 2020
Can't wait to download the first in the series!
If you enjoy reading Michael Connelly, Scott Pratt. Harlan Coben(sp?), Jo Nesbo, Ms. Jacobs' series offer a very big PLUS..they are always about something, an issue of importance to all of us.
If you enjoy reading Michael Connelly, Scott Pratt. Harlan Coben(sp?), Jo Nesbo, Ms. Jacobs' series offer a very big PLUS..they are always about something, an issue of importance to all of us.
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