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.
Endorsement: Maggie was on a mission. It was one she had not anticipated. But since it involved an attack on her long-time friend, she did not hesitate to answer the call.As she began her journey with her reliable friend Magersfontein, she soon saw again and again how God orchestrated whatever was needed to solve the secret of Captain Smith’s house, even protecting her and her comrades as they sought to unravel the mystery. Interspersed throughout are a number of appetizing servings of food for both the body and the soul.Once I started reading it, I could not put it down! And once I finished the book, I found that I had much to think about as I contemplated how my life, too, was planned by God.-Rev. Dr. Robert Bell, chairman of Collins Children’s Home Board of Directors; retired minister, former dean of Erskine Theological Seminary
Sarah Hicks has done a wonderful job putting together a book for youth that not only is entertaining and maintains one’s interest, but also supplies a plethora of life lessons based upon Scripture. The Magdala League: Mystery on Maple Street will be a book that parents, grandparents, and others will enjoy reading to or sharing with their youngsters, with plenty of opportunities for discussion and learning together.-Alice, pastor’s wife, registered nurse
About the Author: S. L. (Sarah Louise) Hicks’ love for Jesus and a good mystery happily combine in The Magdala League: Mystery on Maple Street. In this latest release set in 1984, Hicks explores the intriguing adventures of Maggie North, a fearless, creative member of the Magdala League, and her partners, through dangers, mysteries, and the discovery of a decades-old secret. Hicks holds an MS in cybersecurity from Liberty University and a BBA in accounting from James Madison University. She is also a licensed educator in "most things geek." You can find her online at slhicks.com.