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The Angel of Death (Forensic Mystery)

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If you are a fan of CSI, then this series is for you! THE ANGEL OF DEATH is the second book in the FORENSIC MYSTERY series by Alane Ferguson (following Christopher Killer: Forensic Mystery 1 (Forensic Mystery)).

Seventeen-year-old Cameryn Mahoney is deeply involved in the investigation into the death of her high school English teacher. She is the assistant to the county coroner, who happens to be her father. They have been called to the home of her teacher to examine what the sheriff describes as the "bizarre condition" of the decedent's body.

The case is treated as a homicide, and Cameryn joins her father in everything from evidence collection to participation in the autopsy. Her future plans are to be a medical examiner, and thanks to past involvement in her father's cases, she is fairly knowledgeable.

Ferguson doesn't limit the plot to the unusual death of the teacher; Cameryn's life has other interesting complications, as well. Her mother left when she was four years old and is about to make a reappearance in their lives. Kyle, one of the most popular boys in Cameryn's school, is suddenly interested in starting a relationship with her. In addition to those problems, Cameryn's best friend, Lyric, is not exactly acting normal.

Readers who like an intriguing mystery, a good dose of "gory" detail, and a bit of romance will definitely enjoy this one.

Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"

This is the second in the author's series of forensic mysteries, and both books are absolutely terrific. Cammie, the main character, is a completely real kid who leads a life readers can aspire to. She's a true friend, even when it's socially difficult, she's sure of what she wants to do with her life and she's working toward her future with determination and grit. She's a little intimidated by authority figures but stands up for herself when she knows she's right. I really like Cammie and want to read more about her!
Author really did her homework on the forensic details, too. Really cool descriptions and the mystery was well-done.
Love these books! Write faster, Alane Ferguson!!

This is one of those books that you can't put down, one that you'll stay up reading all night even though you have to get up early in the morning. The pace is fast, and the details are well-written and obviously well researched. I really like the interaction between Cammie and her father. The conversations between them, where they are obviously hiding a few things from each other, are also very realistic and convincing. The only problem with this book is that it leaves on somewhat of a cliff-hanger, and I keep wondering what's going to happen. I can't wait for the next book!

The second book in the forensic mystery series to be the best yet. Ms. Ferguson's ability to think up such a unique murder as well as her attention to detail in the autopsy makes it a must read.

I loved the first book and this one is even better. It keeps you guessing right to the end. I'm ready for the next one.

I LOVED this book. I'm really good at figuring endings but I didn't know the ending somewhere between the last five chapters. Personaly I think this book is good, but for sure not for someone who gets freacked out easily. Overall GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

I purchased this to add to my classroom library as I have read other books from this author, including the first in this forensic series. Although not for the squemish reader, it really holds ones attention and I like the ongoing tension between the main character and the young deputy as well as the sub-plot about her long-lost mother. What is a real plus is that the main female character is strong, smart and has morals--something that younger readers need to see more of.

The Angel of Death was scarier than The Christopher Killer, I thought. I also enjoyed that I didn't figure out "the devil" right away. The foreshadow of the german shepard was used really well. Don't miss this book, it's great till the last page.

Cameryn Mahoney is back, this time the dead body of one of her teachers is found. The state of the body is mystifying though, what possible could have caused the death of her English teacher, Brad Oakes? Cameryn teams up with the popular, good-looking Kyle from her school to try to solve the mystery.
Again Alane Ferguson shows her skills, winding together another thrilling mystery. Things start to spin out of Cameryn's control, she's keeping secrets from her Dad and fighting with her best friend, Lyric, Kyle is the only one who really understands her. But things are not as they seem...

I was first attracted to this series because of its originality of a teenage girl fascinated with the science of forensics and using that to help out officially. The books are great for an introduction to forensics, but the mysteries are no mystery. I knew the ending of the first book in a few chapters and I knew the guilty party for this one just reading the summary.