title: Secrets, Lies & Alibis (McAllister Files, Book 1)
author:  Patricia H. Rushford 
description: PATRICIA RUSHFORD is an award-winning author, speaker and teacher. She is also a registered nurse and holds a masters degree in counseling. She is a prolific writer with numerous articles and over 30 books to her credit, including the popular Jennie McGrady Mysteries. She conducts writers workshops for adults and children and has appeared as a featured guest on numerous radio and television shows across the country.
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  The McAllister Files Book 1
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Patricia H. Rushford
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Secrets, Lies and Alibis
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
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  Chapter One
  
  The wind lifted Megan’s hair as she floated skyward on her backyard swing. Her
  father’s hands lightly brushed her shoulders as she returned to earth for
  another push. The sun warmed her face. She peered through squinted eyes at the
  wispy clouds. Megan could almost touch them as the swing lifted her higher and
  higher.
  
  Her saltwater sandals pointed toward the sky as she leaned back in the
  familiar rubber seat, supported at the end of two rusty chains. The chains
  creaked and groaned with each push. Megan found comfort in the sounds. The
  rusty chains joined with the distant hum of a neighbor’s lawn mower. Rustling
  leaves complem