Deadly Aim (Angel Delaney Mysteries Book #1) [Kindle Edition]

Patricia H. Rushford (Author)

Book Description

Patricia Rushford kicks off a thrilling new crime series set in the cozy coastal hamlet of Sunset Cove, Oregon. Featuring determined police officer Angel Delaney, the first episode is sure to have armchair sleuths turning the pages as fast as they can to discover whodunit?
When a police shootout results in the death of a 12-year-old boy, Officer Angel Delaney is blamed, convicted, and condemned by the media and the Sunset Cove community before the case even goes to trial.
Angel will have her day in court, but before she has the chance to defend herself, the situation spirals out of control. Key evidence is missing, evidence that could have verified her claim of firing only one shot in self-defense. In short order, the body count rises, and suddenly Angel is a suspect in more than one murder investigation. Heartsick about the young boy's death, and questioning her judgment as a police officer, Angel joins forces with Detective Callen Riley to fight the mounting charges against her.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Angel Delaney puts up a tough front-as a female police officer she must. She works for peace in her coastal Oregon town, but loathes the means she must sometimes use to get it. So when her line of duty requires her to use deadly force against a twelve-year-old boy, Angel's world begins to crumble. The community wants answers, and Angel is dismayed to find that the media portrays her as a racist, a rogue cop, and a menace. While she works to clear her name and her conscience, the investigation into her use of deadly force creates more questions than answers. The detective working on Angel's case, has his hands full when crucial evidence disappears and other people are found murdered. Do these killings relate to the boy's death? Is Angel next? "Angel Delaney is a character with real staying power. The story will keep you flipping pages as you get caught up, not only in the police procedural, but also Angel's personal life. Can't wait for the next installment!"-James Scott Bell, author of A Higher Justice

About the Author

Patricia Rushford is an award-winning writer, speaker, and teacher. She has numerous awards to her credit, including the Silver Angel Award and an Edgar nomination from the Mystery Writers of America for her talented work on the Jennie McGrady Mystery series for young adults, which has sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in Vancouver, Washington.

Product Details

• File Size: 976 KB
• Print Length: 317 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0800758471
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2004)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00702M3O2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Religious Fiction > Mystery

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 81 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Suspense is not watered down at all... February 7, 2004

By Huntress Reviews

Format:Paperback

Although Angel is an unlikely name for a cop, Angel Delaney was a good one. Police work appeared to be her calling, until she was one of the officers on scene when a gang breaks into a pharmacy. In a confrontation with one youth, the choice seems to be shoot or be shot. Despite this, she almost does not fire, and when she does, it's not to kill, yet it does.

Angel is sure she fired once, but there are three wounds, one fatal. Suddenly, she is under investigation, which is SOP, but being accused of racism is not. Angel finds herself the target of vengeance and possibly of the real killer. Her world becomes one full of questions; not only the whys of the case, but of faith and forgiveness. She must confront her past in order to have peace with her future, if the killer will let her have one, that is.

*** Deadly Aim confronts readers with hard hitting issues that war inside most people's souls. Christians are forgiven, but even for us, it's hard to forgive when it involves someone you love, or yourself. She also addresses how the dead haunt the living, though not as ghosts. The story's message is not preachy, but it is there, and not watered down either. ***
Amanda Killgore

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Timely and Terrific July 6, 2004

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

Deadly Aim is timely in that it deals with a problem many police officers face--use of deadly force. Rushford, shows how the shooting, in which Angel Delaney is involved, affects Angel herself as well as the community and the family of the victim.

Terrific in that Deadly Aim is one of the best mysteries I've read in a long time. The characters have so much depth and the story seemed so realistic. I loved it and couldn't put it down.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Aim October 7, 2005

By Rebekah Martin

Format:Paperback

While responding to a robbery call, Police Officer Angel Delaney reacts by shooting a young boy when he aims his gun on her. Her world immediately starts spinning out of control as the incident quickly draws the attention of the media. Even more devastating for Angel is finding out later the gun the boy had pointed at her was in actuality a toy gun.

With the media portraying her in the most unflattering light, Angel starts looking for answers. Investigating the incident is Police Detective Callen Riley. With important evidence from the shooting scene gone missing and facts not adding up, Callen believes there might be more to what happened than meets the eye. Together Angel and Callen team up to solve this mystery.

Deadly Aim by Patricia Rushford was a great start to a promising series. Angel's role as a female officer made the book especially enjoyable for me. The twists and turns throughout the book kept it interesting and suspenseful. This book is definitely a recommended mystery novel.

More About the Author

Patricia is an award winning author of over 50 books. She loves writing mysteries for adults and children. Check out her latest release, Strangers In the Night on Kindle.

Bestselling books: The Angel Delaney Mysteries, Deadly Aim, Dying to Kill and As Good As Dead, The Jennie McGrady Mysteries, What Kids Need Most in a Mom

You'll find more information on Patricia and her books at www.patriciarushfordbooks.com

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#61 in Kindle eBooks > Religion & Spirituality

#61 in Kindle eBooks > Religion & Spirituality