Abby Stanton, a noted East Coast bird specialist, rushes home to the magnificent San Jan Islands in Pacific Northwest after a terrible car accident leaves her sister Mary parlyzed from the waist down. While there, Abby spots a rare and endangered marbled murrelet and its mate. Determined to save them, she finds herself caught up in fascinating intrigtue and one of the long-time families on Sparrow Island. Will Abby's quest for the birds draw her back home? What adventures await her in this marvelous place of serene beauty? Join Abby as she begins her new calling as an amateur sleuth, with God's still, soft voice guiding her way.

A small plane disappears from the sky above Sparrow Iland, and Abby knows she must do something to help. Together, she and Sergeant Henry Cobb, set off to hunt for survivors. They find the plane but not the passengers—who it seems don't want to be found. Abby's wilderness skills are put to the test as she and Henry go on a chase to try to uncover the secrets of the passengers' hidden pasts. An exciting, suspense-filled story, "Flight of the Raven" is a riveting tale of determination, ingenuity and courage.

While planting Huckleberry and rose bushes in her parents' backyard, Abigail Stanton is startled by the discovery of a padlocked metal box. When no one in her family lays claim to it, Abby begins a search for its owner. Who could have burried it at Stanton Farm… and why? But it’s what’s inside the box that makes this mystery all the more puzzling. Meanwhile, can Abby help her new friend Ida escape a destructive relationship and find her way back to God?

While cleaning her office at the Sparrow Island Nature Conservatory, Abigail Stanton discovers a stunning blue diamond necklace hidden in her desk. Who could have hidden it there and why? Abby finds out that the jewel may be the famous Blue Moon diamond, and legend has it that anyone possessing this gem is doomed. Despite Abby's attempts to keep the discovery quiet, the whole island is talking about it. Claims from "owners" are flying in. Thugs threaten Abby. And the service dog belonging to Abby's wheelchair-bound sister, Mary, is kidnapped. Soon, Abby begins to wonder if there is any truth to the legend of the Blue Moon. Can she find the real owner before it's too late? Readers will delight in joining up with Abby on another adventure that will keep them guessing to the last page!

In the wonder of spring, nature's bounty in revealed... When the annual tree survey at The Nature Museum exposes a mysterious blight on some of Sparrow Island's Pacific yews, Abby vows to find out who's behind in and why. At the same time, she is disturbed to lean of the uncharacteristic behavior of the wintering trumpet swans. Add to this a brooding tourist, a famous but standoffish research assistant, and a flamboyant owner of a fancy yacht docked in Green Harbor, and there's more than enough mystery to go around. Will Abby's suspicions mar her enjoyment of spring? Or will she withhold judgment until reasonable explanations allow her to savor the bounty and beauty of the season?

A case of unknown identity! On a Saturday morning horseback ride to Wayfarer Point, Abigail Stanton and Bobby McDonald spot a bright green shape on the rocks. Closer inspection reveals and injured young woman in a turn-of-the-century dress. When the stranger finally comes to at the medical center, she has no idea who she is. Could she be a victim of a shipwreck or, even worse, foul play? With her usual determination and faith, Abby resolves to help this vulnerable girl, who she names Daisy Doe, recover her past and embrace her future. Mysteries of Sparrow Island: Meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird-watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty in the San Juan Islands. Abby, inspired by hope and faith, has a knack for finding her way into the middle of mysteries full of excitement and intrigue.

Ornithologist Abigail Stanton has a knack for getting involved in mysteries on Sparrow Island. When the matriarch of a large but fractured family finds her exotic African gray parrot is missing, Abby works on discovering what has happened to it.

The Mysteries of Sparrow Island follow Abigail Stanton (an ornithologist), who moves to Sparrow Island off of the state of Washington's coast. Abby relocates to the island in order to help her sister (Mary) to adjust to her new life after a debilitating car accident leaves Mary in a wheelchair. Finnegan, Mary's service dog, also helps. This is a Christian theme mystery series which was offered by Guideposts as a membership club.

When a whale is injured off the coast of Orcas Island, everyone is in a frenzy. Her calf has been missing since the accident, and no one seems to know where she went. Will the charismatic oceanographer who takes up the cause help them find the missing calf, or will his showmanship only lead to more trouble? Mysteries of Sparrow Island Series, meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty in the San Juan Islands. Abby, inspired by hope and faith, has a knack for finding her way into the middle of mysteries full of excitement and intrigue.

Sparrow Island is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season when a mysterious stranger makes himself at home in the company of an elderly widdow. Can he be trusted? Strange happenings all over town and the recovery of long-lost paintings that hold a dark secret add to Abby’s suspicions. Meanwhile, George Stanton and Bobby McDonald, along with Mary’s children, are up to surprises of their own. Can Abby uncover the truth in time to enjoy the real meaning of this magical time?

When Wayfarer Point Lighthouse goes dark, several near-misses with oil tankers lead to fear that an environmental emergency is just around the bend. But why is the faithful lighthouse dim at suspicious times? The investigations uncovers a host of suspects and a long-buried secret. Meanwhile, Abby is busy with an ambitious eagle-spotting project for the conservatory, and a blind birder sets out to help Sand McDonald's uncle, who has recently lost his eyesight. Can Abby help everyone to see that there is one true light that guides them all?

When Ellen Stanton discovers a newborn baby left on the steps of the Senior Center, the whole island is in an uproar. Where did the infant come from? Who is his mother? Who will get to take this sweet child home for good? As Abby hunts for clues, Ellen revisits sad memories and finds hope in a new friendship. Meanwhile, a walkathon teaches Bobby McDonald, and Mary, a lesson about the true meaning of achievement. Can the joy of new life bring hope to the broken hearts on Sparrow Island?

When a private detective shows up on Sparrow Island looking for con artist Howard Barnaby, the mountain of evidence casts suspicion on Abby's boss Hugo Baron. A chain of thefts, a mysterious gold coin, and a whirlwind romance raise more questions and the preparations for a talent show threatens to divides friends. As Abby hunts for answers, she learns that appearances can be deceiving.

When Mary's son Zack brings an antique guitar to Sparrow Island, its mysterious history sets off a search for a musical legend—and a rare colony of bats. A student whose life was changed by Abby's mistake years ago joins in the search, but will old woulds distance them once again? Meanwhile, Mary discovers her deceased husband's unpublished manuscript and unearths long-buried family secrets. As Abby searches for the bats and struggles to untangle the history of the famous instrument, she also learns that forgiveness and love can heal even the deepest of rifts.

A birding conference brings Abby back to Cornell University in New York, where she reminisces with old friends and rediscovers all that she gave up to move home to Sparrow Island. Will she return? Meanwhile a student disapears and so begins a mystery.

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Excitement is in the air when a group from Sparrow Island, including Abby and Mary, set off for Seattle for a taping of the roaming appraisal show Antique Adventures. But when a valuable teapot disappears, Finnegan goes missing and Abby’s bird print—a suspected Audubon—vanishes from her hotel room, Abby is determined to find the thief. A careless detective and some suspicious members of the show’s crew make her investigation difficult, and a handsome stranger complicates matters of a more personal nature. Meanwhile, Mary’s heirloom treasure leads the sisters to hidden secrets of their family’s past. Can Abby see through the greed, jealousy and lies to show the group that the true treasures in life are faith and friendship?

"Mysteries of Sparrow Island" by Ellen Harris is a Guideposts book entitled, "The Call of The Loon." Meet Abigail Stanton, ornithologist, bird-watcher and a keen observer who brings a sharp eye to bear on the secrets that lie hidden on Sparrow Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty in the San Juan Islands. Abby, inspired by hope and faith, has a knack for finding her way into the middle of mysteries full of excitement and intrigue.

About the Tales from Grace Chapel Inn Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, they'll never want to leave. Three sisters—Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco—reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship, and meet fascinating guests along the way. Eyes on the Prize, a new autumn installment in the bestselling Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series (over a million copies sold), takes readers back to Acorn Hill and the characters they've grown to love. September brings hints of autumn to Acorn Hill, and the Howard sisters face new challenges. Jane breaks out her running shoes and enters a charity race, hoping to win out not only against the clock, but also against an old rival. Alice tries to help find a way to make Vera Humbert's aunt's last days comfortable. But it is Louise's activity in the garden that has everyone excited. Will her giant pumpkin bring fame to Acorn Hill? Through all the excitement, the sisters have to remember to keep their eyes on the true prize.

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When a small oil spill is reported of the coast of Sparrow Island, Abby is called in to rescue the injured birds in the area. But as she works to rehabilitate the area's wildlife, the suspicious circumstances surrounding the spill motivate her to search for the source of the deadly accident.

Someone is out to prove that the San Juan Islands are legally part of Canada. A group intent on raising support for secession is making a lot of noise, but while islanders are busy taking sides, Abby sets out to find the truth.

A new family has moved to Sparrow Island, and Bobby MacDonald makes a friend his own age. But something about the new boy's story doesn't add up. The boy's grandmother acts reclusive and protective. His father lands a job a the hospital, but his expertise seems far too advanced for a physician's assistant. Abby Stanton wants to welcome the family to the island, but are they in some kind of trouble?