"Angels of Anguish" is about Katlin LaMar, a female Probation Officer serving on a Gang Violence Suppression Unit. When LaMar's godson is murdered, Katlin, along with her cop partner, assist the police in finding her godson's murderer. PO LaMar dispels the hundred-year-old myth that Probation Officers are simply social workers, but is an example of what is happening to many PO's across America, being forced into becoming the Counselor/Cop.
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Even as Orange County, CA, probation officer Katlin LaMar mourns the apparent drowning death of her seven-year-old godson, she knows in her heart that his was a gang-related murder. Higher-ups remove her from the case, however, because as legal guardian of the boy, she's too close to be objective. Her subsequent personal investigation shows her familiarity with local Hispanic gangbangers, gang procedures, and the recruitment of youngsters. Clean, centered prose and fascinating subject matter mark this first mystery (and first of a series); a likely selection for most collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"In a time when competing interests and influences are fighting to take our children down the futile path of gang life, Angels of Anguish is a wake-up call that gangs can touch us all." -- Colleene E.Hodges, Director Juvenile Hall, Orange County, California.
"Intriguing and fast paced. A book you won't want to put down." -- Al Valdez, Criminal Investigator, Orange County, California
"You'll think you know who did it, but you're wrong . . .several times." -- Nathaniel Holmes, III Chief of Police, Retired
Angels of Anguish is an eye-opening book which reveals a lifestyle that most of us, fortunately, are not familiar with. Ms. Board has done her homework well, and has created a vivid portrayal of people who live from moment to moment. This is the first in a planned series, and it will be interesting to see what insights future stories will bring us." -- Romantic Times Magazine March 1999
"Intriguing and fast paced. A book you won't want to put down." -- Al Valdez, Criminal Investigator, Orange County, California
"You'll think you know who did it, but you're wrong . . .several times." -- Nathaniel Holmes, III Chief of Police, Retired
Angels of Anguish is an eye-opening book which reveals a lifestyle that most of us, fortunately, are not familiar with. Ms. Board has done her homework well, and has created a vivid portrayal of people who live from moment to moment. This is the first in a planned series, and it will be interesting to see what insights future stories will bring us." -- Romantic Times Magazine March 1999
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First attempt, this is first rate.,
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This review is from: Angels of Anguish (Paperback)
Glad I took the opportunity to read Ms. Boards first mystery novel. I've been a ardent fan of murder "Who Dun It's" for many years, and not inclined to read first attempts. Her debute into the world of intrigue and suspense proved not only successful as a novel, but educational for the reader. She did a fine job keeping her readers jumping from one suspect to another, and her heroine manages to capture a genuine personality with both flaws and strengths. I look forward to Ms. Boards sequel to Angels of Anguish, and know we're in for many great pages of female sleuthing. My "Congratulation" on what I'm sure will me a great success for your first Mystery Novel.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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True to life,
By Book Lover (Calif.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Angels of Anguish (Paperback)
As a Probation Officer in Calif. I was thrilled to read an accurate account of what a probation officer does. I have never encountered the personal threats or violence, but I know its always a step away. This is a great read for anyone interested in gangs or the field of probation work.
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Fantastic read,
By Sean P Burke (Fayetteville, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This book is very well written by someone who obviously cares. It is a great book. Worth every minute of your time.
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