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Angel of Death

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There's no need to recap the plot as it's mentioned several times above, so I'll get right to my "critique."

First, let me say I enjoyed this book. The actual reading of it was easy, clear and not once did I have to reread a paragraph or sentence to reacquaint myself with what was going on. (You know how sometimes you get lost in the text and have to reread a section or two; not in this book.) Filippello is clear in explaining to you what's happening in any given scene. The characters are all in all well rounded and, since this book is the first in a series, are destined to be even more so. The most enjoyable aspect of Filippello's story was the hidden light of passion behind each page, a light that shone with her love of being a police officer. I don't think any author, no matter what research they did, could make the cops in this book as real as they came across. From the dialogue to the mannerisms, this is true police behavior. The kind of stuff you'd see happening in the background of an "NYPD Blue" episode, but even more so. Except Filippello brings it all to the foreground and, for the duration of the book, you feel like you're a cop yourself.

Book Two, I'm sure, is going to be even better. At least, that's the goal of an author (I hope)-to improve their craft and show said improvement in their latest release. I do it, and I know others who do it too.

If I were forced to nitpick this book, there's not much I could say. I would only suggest that the intensity of the deaths be taken up a notch and for the book's ending not to have felt like it was rushed. This is not a bad thing, mind you, but I wanted to live in the resolution a little longer and/or experience each second in the final moments before the killer is revealed and the protagonist's reaction to that revelation, and any and all action that followed.

This is a good read. Buy it. I'm waiting for Book Two.

A.P. Fuchs

Bought the book on a whim. I've ordered the next two. Wonderful story with great characters."Bee" is so caring about the victims and feels everyone should work like her. How she relates to her famous husband brought tears to my eyes. Can't wait to read the next ones.

In the first book "Angel of Death," followed by a second book "Angel of Justice," in the "Angelo Mystery Series," penned by veteran Philadelphia Police Officer Rosanna Filippello, the reader is left anxious to read more.

The novels give readers an inside view of the Philadelphia police force at work. They allow one to see Philadelphia, "the city of brotherly love," in all it's splendor. It's a view that only a native to the area could offer. Filippello goes on to allow readers to glimpse the night life, the streets after dark, officers working diligently throughout the night to catch a serial killer.

These books bring out the best of the Philadelphia police force with their portrayal of the heroic and self-sacrificing men and women ever vigilant in their surveillance of the city. Filippello, offers insight into these officers, both male and female, subtly bonding as family while working shoulder to shoulder to protect the sleepy, unsuspecting city of Philadelphia and the people they love.

Angelo shows her power and intelligence as she leads, follows up on clues, and ultimately bags the bad guy. We glimpse her compassion and insight into the criminal mind as she interviews one suspect after another. She has a knack for reading people and the ability to put differences aside when work calls.

Anyone who reads these books will be anxious to read the third one in the series. It is obvious to those of us who know and work with Rosanna Filippello that she is a rising star in the literary world.

Just keep in mind that "Angel of Death," is only the first book in the "Angelo Mystery Series," and readers should buy other books is the series because they are real page turners..

The Publisher
Just My Best, Inc.
www.jmbpub.com

A great procedural thriller gets off to a fast start when the villan decides that ex cons are to be punished in the old testament way, an eye for an eye. As each body turns up killed in a way befitting the crimes he had committed, the heroine, a veteran Philly policewoman searches for the connection. Saddled with a partner who is more interested in politics that police work, she struggles on and, in the process, teaches the partner the value of determination and thoroughness. As she gets close to the killer, he decides that she has to go. The story rushes to a roller-coaster climax that is sure to please.
The author keeps the identity of the killer from the reader until the last even though there are clues a-plenty in the book.
The characters are fresh and alive and the story flows. A must read.

I absolutely loved this book! I look froward to reading more in this fun series! The main character is addicting!

What a GREAT story! I was captivated by this story right from the very first page and held hostage until after I had finished reading the very last page of the book. I kid you not!

Rosanna Filippello is such a talent! She has a unique way with turning the most common words into poetic beauty. I'm stunned she has not been discovered before now to tell you the truth.

If you are a person who enjoys this fast-paced and exciting genre then (take my word for it), "ANGEL OF DEATH," is without doubt the book for you.

Warning: Do Not Start This Book Unless You Have Time To Finish It, Because You Won't Be Able To Put It Down. That's a fact!

(Highly Recommended!)

...of police procedural and romance. Detective B. Angelo is hunting a serial killer targeting convicted felons, while dealing with her husband's ongoing recovery from a serious accident and doing her best to keep the two areas of her life--professional and personal--separate. I enjoyed the story and hope to see more--especially if the secondary characters, particularly Beatrice, make another appearance.

A Serial Killer Targets Ex-cons in the City of Brotherly Love and it’s up to One Woman to Stop Him

PHILADELPHIA , PA– A known pedophile is found murdered and brutally mutilated in a seedy back alley in North Philadelphia. B. Angelo, Philadelphia’s top Homicide detective is assigned the case and even though she has a personal dislike of the victim, she’d handle the case as she would any other. Angel of Death (To be released November 2003 through Just my Best Inc.) is a present day police drama by Rosanna Filippello.
Upon investigation, Detective Angelo discovers that it wasn’t a random killing and that his killer knew the victim. Soon the body count starts adding up and the only common link is the fact that they were all ex-convicts, killed ritualistically with a unique weapon. She is forced to work with another detective, Dwayne Ronalds, who she believes is only interested in his own advancement and career.
Even though their personalities clash and they don’t particularly like each other, the detectives work together to uncover the killer’s identity. The killer, however, is determined to complete his mission, given to him by God, even if that means he has to go through Detective Angelo to do so. Will Angelo be able to find him before more men die or will he destroy her first?
Angel of Death is the first book in the Angelo Mystery series.

The Angelo Series - Book 1 - In this exciting murder mystery, Homicide Detective B. Angelo pursues a serial killer through the streets of Philadelphia. A wonderful read with enduring characters, crisp dialog, and a lot of action. This is page-turner from start to finish. Filippello is an excellent storyteller and readers will fast become addicted to her style.

Reviewed by Janet Sue Terry, author of the contemporary romance, "Set Me Free" series Possibilities and Resolutions. President of Just My best Book Publishing Company. www.janetsueterry.com.