Robyn Hunter Series by Norah McClintock

Robyn Hunter agrees to spend her summer volunteering at an animal shelter and finds the experience way more eventful than she expected. Many juvenile offenders also volunteer at the shelter as part of a rehabilitation program, including Nick D'Angelo, a boy from Robyns past. Nick has a history of getting into trouble, but when he is arrested again, Robyn begins to question his guilt and sets out to prove Nick's innocence.

'We were working on a project together. But she didn't get a lot done, probably because her mother is so sick. I could have been nice about it, but I wasn't.' Nick looked at me strangely. I couldn't make myself meet his eyes. 'That same day, she took off.' Trisha Hanover has run away from home before. But this time, she hasn't come back. To make matters worse, Robyn blew up at Trisha the same morning she disappeared. Now Robyn feels responsible, and she sets out to track Trisha down... more'We were working on a project together. But she didn't get a lot done, probably because her mother is so sick. I could have been nice about it, but I wasn't.' Nick looked at me strangely. I couldn't make myself meet his eyes. 'That same day, she took off.' Trisha Hanover has run away from home before. But this time, she hasn't come back. To make matters worse, Robyn blew up at Trisha the same morning she disappeared. Now Robyn feels responsible, and she sets out to track Trisha down. As Robyn follows Trisha's path, she learns some harsh truths about the runaway's life. And when she finally locates Trisha, Robyn also finds herself in danger. less

A hand clamped itself firmly over my mouth and nose. I panicked and started to kick frantically. I felt hot breath on my face. Lips pressed up against my ears. 'Be quiet, please,' a voice said. 'I have a gun pointed at your friend.' Robyn is excited to hang out with her sorta-boyfriend Nick after weeks apart. Nick has a dark history, but Robyn's sure he has reformed--until she notices suspicious behavior during their trip to Chinatown. Turns out Nick's been doing favors for dangerous people... moreA hand clamped itself firmly over my mouth and nose. I panicked and started to kick frantically. I felt hot breath on my face. Lips pressed up against my ears. 'Be quiet, please,' a voice said. 'I have a gun pointed at your friend.' Robyn is excited to hang out with her sorta-boyfriend Nick after weeks apart. Nick has a dark history, but Robyn's sure he has reformed--until she notices suspicious behavior during their trip to Chinatown. Turns out Nick's been doing favors for dangerous people. Robyn urges him to stop, but the situation might be out of her control--and Nick's.... less

After a homeless man dies during a cold winter night, Robyn and her friends work to uncover who the man was before his time on the streets. They have only two clues to guide them: a class ring and an old photograph that the man left behind. Robyn just wants to honor the homeless man’s memory. But as the search heats up, she begins to suspect that someone’s investigating her too. . . .

I looked at Ms. Denholm. Her face had turned milk-white. Is there a note in there? she said. I looked into the box again. It contained a dozen red roses. Nestled among them was a baby doll, splattered with what looked like blood but was probably red paint. Its head was missing. Robyn's new substitute teacher Ms. Denholm is cool, pretty, and possibly the target of a stalker. When Denholm receives a threatening package, Robyn wonders who's responsible... moreI looked at Ms. Denholm. Her face had turned milk-white. Is there a note in there? she said. I looked into the box again. It contained a dozen red roses. Nestled among them was a baby doll, splattered with what looked like blood but was probably red paint. Its head was missing. Robyn's new substitute teacher Ms. Denholm is cool, pretty, and possibly the target of a stalker. When Denholm receives a threatening package, Robyn wonders who's responsible. But Robyn has a mystery of her own to worry about. What's with the muddled phone message she receives from her missing ex-boyfriend Nick? Should she try to forget him--or is the call a sign he still cares? less

Robyn is shocked when she finds out that Nick is back in town and in trouble again. An elderly friend, Mr. Shuster, with whom Nick has been staying, has had a stroke and is in the hospital. Mr. Shuster's family showed up, kicked Nick out, and later accused him of theft, when it was discovered that Shuster's very expensive coin collection was missing. Now, with evidence against him, Nick has been arrested and could actually be facing jail time... moreRobyn is shocked when she finds out that Nick is back in town and in trouble again. An elderly friend, Mr. Shuster, with whom Nick has been staying, has had a stroke and is in the hospital. Mr. Shuster's family showed up, kicked Nick out, and later accused him of theft, when it was discovered that Shuster's very expensive coin collection was missing. Now, with evidence against him, Nick has been arrested and could actually be facing jail time. Despite her good relationship with Ben, Robyn is still both hurt and angry that Nick left months ago without saying goodbye. And Nick, who knows she's seeing Ben, and is just as hurt and angry that Robyn didn't wait for him. He is reluctant to let her back into his life, but eventually realizes he needs her, and her father's help, more than ever. The tension between them remains, but Robyn investigates to uncover the truth of the theft, and realizes she believes in Nick's innocence. However, the dangerous nature of the real culprit is revealed when she is assaulted. Once again, her involvement with Nick is going to hurt her, but this time, it's her life - and her heart - on the line. less

When her best friend Billy is charged with murder, Robyn is determined to prove his innocence. Things have changed in Robyn's world. Her friends Morgan and Billy, formerly a couple, have broken up and Billy is not reacting well. He continues to pester Morgan and even starts a fight with her new love, Sean Sloane. Robyn, who is also still pining over her ex-boyfriend Nick, isn't sure how to deal with the awkwardness of this situation... moreWhen her best friend Billy is charged with murder, Robyn is determined to prove his innocence. Things have changed in Robyn's world. Her friends Morgan and Billy, formerly a couple, have broken up and Billy is not reacting well. He continues to pester Morgan and even starts a fight with her new love, Sean Sloane. Robyn, who is also still pining over her ex-boyfriend Nick, isn't sure how to deal with the awkwardness of this situation. Until, one night, hockey star Sean Sloane is found dead at the rink. With all evidence pointing to Billy, Robyn gets back to work, and uncovers some truths about Sean Sloane - the popular boy, who wasn't who he appeared to be. less

I was alone in the middle of nowhere, in the pitch dark. No one had any idea where I was. And two strange men were coming toward me. Robyn should be having the time of her life. She has a great summer job, and it’s just a boat ride away from Morgan’s cottage, where they get to hang out all summer with no parental supervision. But Robyn would rather be with Nick, so it’s looking like a long summer . . . until he unexpectedly shows up in town... moreI was alone in the middle of nowhere, in the pitch dark. No one had any idea where I was. And two strange men were coming toward me. Robyn should be having the time of her life. She has a great summer job, and it’s just a boat ride away from Morgan’s cottage, where they get to hang out all summer with no parental supervision. But Robyn would rather be with Nick, so it’s looking like a long summer . . . until he unexpectedly shows up in town. Then Robyn starts investigating a local suicide, and things really get interesting. Did Alex Richmond drown himself out of despair? Or was he killed because he knew too much? And if Robyn digs too deep, will she suffer the same fate? less

Robyn just wants to spend some time with Nick, but it seems like he’s always busy. Work, school, and now Danny — a girl from his past who could pass for a supermodel. Robyn’s best friend Morgan thinks that James Derrick, a new boy at the school, could help her get her mind off Nick. But James has problems of his own. Haunted by the tragedies of his past, he confides in Robyn. When she realizes that she’s somehow connected to his misfortune, she digs deeper... moreRobyn just wants to spend some time with Nick, but it seems like he’s always busy. Work, school, and now Danny — a girl from his past who could pass for a supermodel. Robyn’s best friend Morgan thinks that James Derrick, a new boy at the school, could help her get her mind off Nick. But James has problems of his own. Haunted by the tragedies of his past, he confides in Robyn. When she realizes that she’s somehow connected to his misfortune, she digs deeper. But is she digging her own grave? Soon her problems with Nick might be the least of her worries. The thrilling conclusion to the Robyn Hunter Mystery series! less