Over the Edge, Patricia H. Rushford
Over the Edge, Patricia H. Rushford
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Over the Edge

Author: Patricia H. Rushford

Narrator: Rachel Dulude

Unabridged: 4 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2015


Synopsis

Jennie McGrady plans to spend the last weeks of summer relaxing and hanging out with her boyfriend in her grandmother's coastal hometown. But she barely arrives before learning that the mayor's teenage daughter has been murdered. Jennie is reluctant to get involved in the emotional case—until the suspect turns out to be someone she knows.Todd Kopelund is under arrest for murdering the mayor's daughter—his girlfriend, Jessica Ames. He claims he's innocent, and Jennie can't imagine Todd hurting anyone. But the mayor is determined to prove Todd guilty, and the evidence is pretty convincing.Ryan Johnson, Jennie's boyfriend and Todd's best friend, says he cares a lot for Jennie, yet when she expresses doubts about Todd's innocence he pulls away, leaving Jennie to look for answers on her own.Jessica's death is only the beginning.

About Patricia H. Rushford

Patricia H. Rushford is the internationally known author of the Jennie McGrady mystery series for young adults as well as several other series and works of nonfiction. She has numerous awards to her credit, including an Edgar nomination and a Silver Angel Award for excellence in media. She is a registered nurse and lives in the Pacific Northwest.

About Rachel Dulude

Rachel Dulude is a costume technician at Trinity Rep. She earned a BA from Plymouth State University in acting. Rachel has performed in productions with the Wilbury Group and at Barker Playhouse in Providence and in the US premiere of Anne Boleyn at the Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She is a member of Providence’s Improv Jones.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy

Near heart attack, don't test me Missy, leave your characters alone! Jenny is allowed to be happy sometimes right???......more

Goodreads review by Leanne

This was not one of my favorites in this series. I think I was focused on the weird relationship between Jennie and Ryan that I never got entrenched in the actual mystery. This story is set at Jennie's grandmother and J.B.'s home. Jennie is visiting of the summer. I envisioned Ryan and Jennie being......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

good plot but seemed really, I don't know, naive or childish... it's written as if the adults are all stupid, except for her grandmother and her new husband. everything she found, any good police investigation would have uncovered, but they didnt. and what's with the tragedy, its like bam bam bam ........more


Quotes

“The heroine is a mentally strong character and exhibits independence, smarts, and perseverance.” School Library Journal, praise for the series