The Dying Breath: Forensic Mystery [Hardcover]

Alane Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Forensic Mystery | Publication Date: October 15, 2009

Cameryn?s ex-boyfriend is back . . . and ready to kill!

Cameryn had thought she was in love with him. He was smart, strong, and would do anything for her?even kill. Kyle O?Neil disappeared after his first attempt on Cameryn?s life at the end of The Angel of Death. Now he is back for his second. He?s leaving macabre love notes for her everywhere?on her computer, on her cell phone, and on the body of a dead man. And while everyone is determined to keep Cameryn safe, only she knows that it?s up to her to keep Kyle from killing again?and again. Alane Ferguson delivers her most gripping Forensic Mystery yet!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—Cameryn Mahoney is startled when she finds a note addressed to her at a crime scene. The letter was left by Kyle O'Neil, a psychopath running from the law. The 17-year-old is the assistant to the coroner, but she is removed from the case since it now involves her. Unable to return to a normal life while O'Neil remains at large, Cameryn must put an end to his reign of terror. The protagonist is an interesting character. She is fascinated by forensics and impresses the medical examiner, who agrees to mentor her even though she's a teenager. She can be childish when she's upset and has a tendency to rush headlong into dangerous situations. The descriptions of the autopsies are not for the squeamish. Unfortunately, while this installment in the series is fast paced, it is predictable and shallow.—Lori A. Guenthner, Baltimore County Public Library, Randallstown, MD
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"[P]age-turning suspense from the opening scene...strong characterization and relationships...make this more than a satisfying genre read." --Kirkus

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670063142
• ISBN-13: 978-0670063147
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read for Young Adults & Those Young at Heart, October 24, 2011

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This review is from: The Dying Breath: A Forensic Mystery (Kindle Edition)

This book was recommended to me by a teenager skilled at reviewing popular books for young adults (YA). As a mature adult, I quickly became totally engrossed in this well written novel and was surprised how well I liked the flow of the book much better than more popular adult books. No adult or teenager could get bored with this story. The author is extremely talented and I'll be reading more of her works, and suggest you try this book, too.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dying Breath, August 12, 2011

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This review is from: The Dying Breath: A Forensic Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

My brother loves this series of books. He was very excited to get this book and he read it in about two days!

5.0 out of 5 stars Teen reading, December 4, 2010

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This review is from: The Dying Breath: Forensic Mystery (Hardcover)

As a former teacher (30 yrs.) I've constantly looked for ways to increase not only literacy but develop a new generation of reading for fun.
All of her Forensic novels are great. With so much of this subject on tv, a lot of kids bought into reading about it in a reading friendly way.