The Magdala League: Mystery on Maple Street

by SL Hicks

It’s Summer 1984, the era of pay phones, video games, and pizza. Maggie North, a misfit member of the Magdala League, arrives in Kevan’s Cove to solve the mystery surrounding the attack on her friend and mentor, Mary Wright. With longtime friend Reverend Jim, Mary’s 16-year-old ward, Monk, and his steadfast buddies, Maggie spends a mind-boggling week unraveling tangled clues.

Join the adventure as Maggie and her friends rely on prayer and God’s guidance to uncover the identity of Mary’s attacker, the truth about the mysterious Captain Smith, and the facts about a secret hidden for over forty years.

Genres: Mystery

Audible Audio

Published December 5, 2024

About the author

SL Hicks, a licensed educator, believes learning should be as fun as a 10-hour gaming marathon. Armed with a BBA in Accounting from JMU (where she still has nightmares about tax season) and an MS in Cybersecurity from Liberty University (where she learned to slay digital dragons), she's ready to share her geek-tastic knowledge with the world. When she's not crafting fantastical adventures or battling spreadsheets or cyber threats, you can usually find her exploring the open road on two wheels. Visit her website.

Reviews

[Courtney Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quaint little mystery book that is g rated and super Christiany. The main character was quirky and sweet Monk should be protected at all costs. Lots of random prayer. Also super short and cozy read. Great end of the year book to knock up your count.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

When her friend is attacked, Maggie North rides her motorcycle to the rescue. There's an abecedarian mystery, too easy for Encyclopedia Brown, and nobody talks like a human being. Still, it has its charms.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read. Didn't really pull me in, but I had to finish to see how it ends. Love the cover!

[Daiva]

Looking at the cover I thought this was a children's book, description mentions teenager and his friends.
After reading it I'd definitely describe it as a cozy mystery. Book is mild enough for teens, with verses, prayers and thanks to God here and there. No big shockers or scares. warm and short (I finished it in one evening) with a touch of nostalgia to 80's. And not to forget food - cooking plays a big role here.

Kharis Publishing is a leading Christian and inspirational book publisher. it's dual mission is to give voice to underrepresented writers and equip orphans in developing countries with literacy tools (some proceeds for each book sold goes into providing books and computers).
I received this book from giveaway

[Krissi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and Goodreads for allowing me to win this on a Goodreads giveaway. While I'm not very religious, this was a cute and quick mystery. The setting was quaint and the characters likeable.

[Tamara Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the fact it was a Christian author. Short read. Very entertaining. Nice mystery. Would love to read more by this author

[april · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book. I would read again and anything this author writes.

[Maria Futch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick short mystery. Super fun.

[Donna Hinkley]

This is a fun wholesome Christian mystery. It is creative, kind and easy to read.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick mystery read that is heavy on the Christianity. While not my usual genre, as a librarian with patrons who often ask for Christian reads, this mystery would be a good fit for my community.

[Rie Sadler Foley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable quick read, perfect as a beach trip or vacation book.