From Above

A Riley Donovan mystery

by Norah McClintock

tagged: mysteries & detective stories, football, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse

Description

When a football player from Riley Donovan's school falls to his death from the top of a recreation center, a hunch makes her wonder if he was pushed.

But who would do such a thing, and why? Riley’s detective aunt tells Riley to leave it alone, but that's not in Riley’s nature. When her friend Charlie is accused of the murder, Riley is determined to clear his name, even if it means confronting vicious junkyard dogs, forming an alliance with an old enemy, and putting her own life in danger.

About the Author

Norah McClintock

Norah McClintock was a prolific and acclaimed writer of crime and mystery novels for young readers. She won an unprecedented five Arthur Ellis Awards for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing for Mistaken Identity, The Body in the Basement, Sins of the Father, Scared to Death and Break and Enter — an accomplishment not matched by any other YA writer. She was also nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award for her non-fiction title: Body, Crime, Suspect, and for the prestigious Anthony Award for No Escape. She had 60 books published over 25 years. Sadly, Norah passed away in 2017 while at the peak of her career.

Age:: 12 to 18
Grade:: 8 to 12
Reading age:: 12 to 18

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"The mystery...has plenty of suspects and a final surprise alliance. Quick paced and entertaining."

— Kirkus Reviews

"McClintock's latest YA novel is a solid mystery featuring a likable girl who has a Nancy Drew-like advantage of living with her aunt, a lead detective...A solid entry in any library collection where mysteries are well received."

— Booklist

"[McClintock] is skilled at keeping the reader guessing about the true outcome of the story—twists and red-herrings lead the reader in many directions."

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