Double Trouble (Hawkman Series) (Hawkman, Bk 2) [Paperback]

Betty Sullivan La Pierre (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hawkman, Bk 2 | Publication Date: January 16, 2002

DOUBLE TROUBLE, evolves around the murder of Tonia Stowell, the sister, of Nancy Gilbert who hires Hawkman, to investigate the murder. She fears her ex-husband, Drew Harland, released from prison early, has killed her sister and is now searching for her. Detective Groiler of the LAPD, helps Hawkman uncover many clues. A key to an extra safe deposit box is found which holds the missing Bible. Inside they find the clues that unlock the mysterious murder.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Double Trouble is a literary roller-coaster ride, fast paced and very readable.

Mystery lovers will feast on this book. -- Kate Ayers, Reviewer

In "DOUBLE TROUBLE" of her Hawkman series, La Pierre has written a taut, complex mystery even better than its predecessor. -- Reviewer Elaine Broome from Winter Springs, FL USA

La Pierre skillfully hooks the reader with good writing, entertaining characters and creditable situations, right to the end. -- Molly's Reviews (Molly Martin)

About the Author

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Betty Sullivan La Pierre attended the Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma, graduating with her BS degree in Speech Therapy with a Specialty in the Deaf. Once married, she moved to California with her husband. When her husband was killed in an automobile accident, she was left with two young boys to raise. She is now remarried and has had another son through that marriage. Ms. La Pierre has lived in the Silicon Valley (California) for many years. At one time, she owned a Mail Order Used Book business dealing mainly in signed and rare books, but phased it out because it took up too much of her writing time. She’s an avid reader, belongs to the Wednesday Writers’ Society, and periodically attends functions of other writing organizations. She writes Mystery/Suspense/Thriller novels, which are published in digital format and print. Her Hawkman Mystery Series is developing quite a fan base. She’s also written two stand-alone mystery/thrillers and plans to continue writing. ‘BLACKOUT,’ Betty’s story about a bingo hall (of the Hawkman Series), ranked in the top ten of the P&E Reader’s Poll, and won the 2003 BLOODY DAGGER AWARD for best Mystery/Suspense. EuroReviews recently picked ‘THE DEADLY THORN’ (One of Betty’s stand alone thrillers) for their 2005 May Book of the Month. Betty Sullivan La Pierre’s work is a testament to how much she enjoys the challenge of plotting an exciting story. Visit her personal site at: http://bettysullivanlapierre.com

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Product Details

• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (January 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591092167
• ISBN-13: 978-1591092162
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,046,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Betty Sullivan La Pierre attended the Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma, graduating with her BS degree in Speech Therapy with a Specialty in the Deaf.

Once married, she moved to California with her husband. When her husband was killed in an automobile accident, she was left with two young boys to raise. She is now remarried and has had another son through that marriage.

Ms. La Pierre has lived in the Silicon Valley (California) for many years. At one time, she owned a Mail Order Used Book business dealing mainly in signed and rare books, but phased it out because it took up too much of her writing time. She's an avid reader, belongs to the Wednesday Writers' Society, and periodically attends functions of other writing organizations.

She writes Mystery/Suspense/Thriller novels, which are published in digital format and print. Her Hawkman Mystery Series is developing quite a fan base. She's also written two stand-alone mystery/thrillers and plans to continue writing. 'BLACKOUT,' Betty's story about a bingo hall (of the Hawkman Series), ranked in the top ten of the P&E Reader's Poll, and won the 2003 BLOODY DAGGER AWARD for best Mystery/Suspense. EuroReviews picked 'THE DEADLY THORN' (One of Betty's stand alone thrillers) for their 2005 May Book of the Month.

Betty Sullivan La Pierre's work is a testament to how much she enjoys the challenge of plotting an exciting story.
Visit her personal site at: http://bettysullivanlapierre.com

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Tales review, September 20, 2002

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"tteditor" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Trouble (PDF and Palm Pilot formats) (Diskette)

By TT reviewer Jaycee [full review on our website]

It was supposed to be a simple case. A simple body guard case that somehow went terribly wrong.

When Nancy Gilbert's sister, Tanya Stowell is murdered, the person she turns to for help is former Company agent Tom Casey. Afraid for herself and her family, Nancy hires Tom to protect her from her ex-husband who's just gotten out of prison. Believing Drew Harland, the ex, killed her sister, she panics when he suddenly turns up in town.

What Nancy, Tom, and his associates don't realize is that someone else is in the background with murder on the mind. When some of the main players, including the main suspect, start turning up dead themselves, Tom realizes that they could all be victims if this silent killer isn't caught, and soon! The question is are they too close to the forest to see the trees?
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This is the stand-alone sequel to Ms LaPierre's THE ENEMY STALKS, and is every bit as good and then some. It takes place several years after TES and it was great to have a little update on how everyone is doing now.

DOUBLE TROUBLE is the perfect title for this story. It's exactly what Tom Casey, his wife Jennifer, and his associates have on their hands. For a while it's kind of hard to tell the warden from the inmates so-to-speak because at one time or another everyone seems to be a suspect to Tom.

Ms LaPierre does a terrific job of slowly revealing what she wants you to know. The plot is tightly woven, and the characters realistic enough to keep me turning pages as fast as I could read. I was as much in the dark as the characters about who was doing all the killing until the author finally gave enough clues for me to 'get it'.

If you're into suspenseful stories without a lot of graphic blood and guts you'll really enjoy this one from Ms LaPierre. I can highly recommend it

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Trouble, January 29, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Stillwater, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Trouble (PDF and Palm Pilot formats) (Diskette)

Double Trouble is the 2nd book of a series by Betty Sullivan LaPierre. The author's first book, The Enemy Stalks, was so exciting and fast paced, I was reluctant to think the sequel could measure up. Well, put those thoughts aside and enjoy! The author's amazing ability to make the characters live on the page creates intricate drama of murder, betrayal, love, greed and hate. The pace moves quickly with suspenseful twists and turns. I found myself rushing to the end to see how all the pieces and characters would fall into place. This book offers exciting entertainment and "double trouble" putting it down once you begin.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Double Trouble review, January 28, 2001

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Jennifer L. Oliver "ollie1976" (Youngsville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Double Trouble (PDF and Palm Pilot formats) (Diskette)

This book, the second of the Hawkman series, was great. I enjoyed the plot twists and not knowing who murdered a sister until near the end of the story. The author did an excellent job when she wrote this e-book!