Theodore Boone: The Abduction [Paperback]

Book 2 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestsellling author John Grisham

When we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still dispensing legal advice to friends and teachers. But just when it seems as if his life has calmed down and gone back to the status quo, a new legal mystery comes to town, and this time it's personal.Praise for the Theodore Boone series

Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. -The New York Times

Classic Grisham. -The Los Angeles Times

Smartly written. -- USA Today

Grisham is an absolute master. --Washington Post

Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk. --Chicago Sun-Times

Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. --Scholastic News John Grisham is the author of a collection of stories, a work of nonfiction, three sports novels, four kids' books, and many legal thrillers. His work has been translated into forty-two languages. He lives near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Chapter 1

The abduction of April Finnemore took place in the dead of night, sometime between 9:15 p.m., when she last spoke with Theo Boone, and 3:30 a.m., when her mother entered her bedroom and realized she was gone. The abduction appeared to have been rushed; whoever took April did not allow her to gather her things. Her laptop was left behind. Though her bedroom was fairly neat, there was some clothing strewn about, which made it difficult to determine if she had been able to pack. Probably not, the police thought. Her toothbrush was still by the sink. Her backpack was by her bed. Her pajamas were on the floor, so she at least had been allowed to change. Her mother, when she wasnló,