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Kayla Montgomery Mysteries
“…will appeal to many…fast-moving and easy reading.” Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
“…terrific mysteries.” Midwest Book Review
“Recommended for Junior High School students.” KLIATT Magazine
Our heroine is seventeen year old Kayla who has to solve mysteries, disentangle relationships—which sometimes means mending a broken heart—and live life to the full with her beloved horses and riding.
“…will appeal to many…fast-moving and easy reading.” Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
“…terrific mysteries.” Midwest Book Review
“Recommended for Junior High School students.” KLIATT Magazine
Our heroine is seventeen year old Kayla who has to solve mysteries, disentangle relationships—which sometimes means mending a broken heart—and live life to the full with her beloved horses and riding.
Eye of Truth
- Author:
- Laundrie, Amy
- Subjects:
- Values; Mystery; Horses
- Age:
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Grade:
- 7, 8, 9, 10
- Order code:
- 3040
- Price:
- $9.99
- Online Price:
- $7.99
- Class sets:
- 10 or more: $7.00 each. (Order code: 3040S)
Book One of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Kayla, seventeen, is at a turning point in her young life. She had survived a winter car accident that killed her young brother. She was driving. Guilt has been quietly consuming her. When her newborn niece is kidnapped from the hospital, Kayla’s feelings of helplessness reach a pitch that catapults her into being a person with determination to do something about the loss. She will solve the mystery and find the kidnapper!
Along with the unfolding mystery Kayla deals with relationships involving two young college men. She is attracted to both. Both are poles apart. Horses, riding, dressage lessons and competition are the background of this cornerstone that introduces Kayla.
Book One of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Kayla, seventeen, is at a turning point in her young life. She had survived a winter car accident that killed her young brother. She was driving. Guilt has been quietly consuming her. When her newborn niece is kidnapped from the hospital, Kayla’s feelings of helplessness reach a pitch that catapults her into being a person with determination to do something about the loss. She will solve the mystery and find the kidnapper!
Along with the unfolding mystery Kayla deals with relationships involving two young college men. She is attracted to both. Both are poles apart. Horses, riding, dressage lessons and competition are the background of this cornerstone that introduces Kayla.
Thirty Pieces of Silver
- Author:
- Laundrie, Amy
- Subjects:
- Values; Mystery; Horses
- Age:
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Grade:
- 7, 8, 9, 10
- Order code:
- 3644
- Price:
- $9.99
- Online Price:
- $7.99
- Class sets:
- 10 or more: $7.00 each. (Order code: 3644S)
Book Two of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Kayla’s love of horses continues. To earn money for college, she has a summer job at a dude ranch. While out riding to familiarize herself with the locale, she discovers a horse’s carcass and is subsequently drawn into the mystery of the slaughtered wild horses. Once again, Kayla finds herself involved with two men of opposing natures, and must make choices.
Book Two of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Kayla’s love of horses continues. To earn money for college, she has a summer job at a dude ranch. While out riding to familiarize herself with the locale, she discovers a horse’s carcass and is subsequently drawn into the mystery of the slaughtered wild horses. Once again, Kayla finds herself involved with two men of opposing natures, and must make choices.
Deliver Us From Evil
- Author:
- Laundrie, Amy
- Subjects:
- Romance; Values; Relationships; Mystery; Horses
- Age:
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Grade:
- 7, 8, 9, 10
- Order code:
- 3695
- Price:
- $9.99
- Online Price:
- $7.99
- Class sets:
- 10 or more: $7.00 each. (Order code: 3695S)
Book Three of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Farmer Verne Schaffner’s animal cruelty explodes into murderous revenge when Kayla reports him to the humane society, even though boyfriend Rob advises her to look the other way and mind her own business. Kayla’s world rapidly falls apart as Rob begins dating another, more sophisticated girl. And Verne begins his vendetta of stalking her, sending mind-rending packages, and mutilating her pets. Kayla must somehow survive a broken heart and Schaffner’s revenge.
Book Three of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Farmer Verne Schaffner’s animal cruelty explodes into murderous revenge when Kayla reports him to the humane society, even though boyfriend Rob advises her to look the other way and mind her own business. Kayla’s world rapidly falls apart as Rob begins dating another, more sophisticated girl. And Verne begins his vendetta of stalking her, sending mind-rending packages, and mutilating her pets. Kayla must somehow survive a broken heart and Schaffner’s revenge.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
- Author:
- Laundrie, Amy
- Subjects:
- Romance; Values; Relationships; Mystery; Horses
- Age:
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Grade:
- 7, 8, 9, 10
- Order code:
- 4543
- Price:
- $9.99
- Online Price:
- $7.99
- Class sets:
- 10 or more: $7.00 each. (Order code: 4543S)
Book Four of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Rob’s interest in a more sophisticated woman drives Kayla into the arms of a handsome, but disturbed young man, and distracts her from seeing the oddities in the situation of a young racehorse being quartered and temporarily trained at her aunt’s ranch. Once again, Kayla is in double danger!
Book Four of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series
Rob’s interest in a more sophisticated woman drives Kayla into the arms of a handsome, but disturbed young man, and distracts her from seeing the oddities in the situation of a young racehorse being quartered and temporarily trained at her aunt’s ranch. Once again, Kayla is in double danger!
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
- Author:
- Laundrie, Amy
- Subjects:
- Relationships; Mystery; Horses
- Age:
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Grade:
- 7, 8, 9, 10
- Order code:
- 5493
- Price:
- $9.99
- Online Price:
- $7.99
- Class sets:
- 10 or more: $7.00 each. (Order code: 5493S)
Book Five of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series. In this multi-level story about appearances, Kayla learns the hard way that she has drastically misinterpreted people's actions because she didn't really know their motivations. Old Daisy seems to need Kayla's help, but almost succeeds in killing her; Dr. Nerad teaches History, but uses his position to sexually harass female pupils; and young Joey, the difficult to get along with "problem child," reawakens in Kayla the good feelings of being a big sister. Sundance, her horse is put into grave danger, twice!
Book Five of the Kayla Montgomery Mystery Series. In this multi-level story about appearances, Kayla learns the hard way that she has drastically misinterpreted people's actions because she didn't really know their motivations. Old Daisy seems to need Kayla's help, but almost succeeds in killing her; Dr. Nerad teaches History, but uses his position to sexually harass female pupils; and young Joey, the difficult to get along with "problem child," reawakens in Kayla the good feelings of being a big sister. Sundance, her horse is put into grave danger, twice!

















