Shoot The Wounded [Paperback]

Lynn Dove (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2009

SHOOT THE WOUNDED is a contemporary Christian novel that deals with relevant social issues such as teen pregnancy and family violence. Set in the small fictional town of Maplewood, in southern Alberta, best friends Leigh and Ronnie find their friendship and faith challenged when Jake, a good looking Christian boy, moves into their neighborhood. Leigh is especially delighted that Jake is paying more attention to her than any other girl at school or church, but what she does not know is that despite his bold declaration of being a follower of Christ, he's carrying a dark secret from his past that has the potential to destroy his integrity and have his friends question the legitimacy of his faith.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Shoot the Wounded, the first book in the "Wounded Trilogy" is a finalist in the 2010 Readers Favorite Book Awards. 
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" This book digs deep into the lives of youth,...I feel every parent and teenager should sit down and read this book together." --ReadersFavorite.com

About the Author

Lynn Dove has been writing award winning poems and short stories since she was in elementary school.  She is a graduate of the University of Calgary, where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree in 1981.  She has spent the last thirty years teaching children in the private and public school settings, as well as volunteering in the children, youth and adult education ministries at her church.  In 2007, she earned a Master of Religious Education degree from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, in Cochrane, AB.  Lynn is "living the dream" with her husband and children in Cochrane, Alberta.
Lynn is the recipient of the "John and Isabel Cunningham Christian Service Award" (2007 -CSBS)
Lynn's debut novel, Shoot the Wounded is a finalist in the 2010 Readers Favorite Book Awards
Lynn's blog: Journey Thoughts is nominated in three categories in the 2010 Canadian Weblog Awards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Word Alive Press (November 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1926676394
• ISBN-13: 978-1926676395
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Website: www.shootthewounded.org
A graduate of the University of Calgary, where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree in 1981, she has spent the last thirty years teaching all age groups of children (and adults) in the private and public school settings as well as in her church. In 2007, she earned a Master of Religious Education degree from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, in Cochrane, Alberta.

She has written numerous columns and articles in local papers and for the Baptist Horizon (CNBC), and written freelance for HomeLife Magazine (LifeWay).

Lynn's debut novel, "Shoot the Wounded", is written for youth and young adults, and addresses how lies and gossip destroy a person's spirit. It speaks to the heart of relevant themes such as bullying, teen pregnancy and family violence all the while pointing the characters and ultimately the reader, to hope in Jesus Christ. "Shoot the Wounded" was a finalist in the 2010 Readers Favorite Book Awards.

The second book "Heal the Wounded", was awarded a Bronze Medal in the 2011 Reader's Favorite Book Awards, and the last book in the trilogy, "Love the Wounded" will be released in 2012.



Lynn's Blog: "Journey Thoughts": http://lynndove.wordpress.com/
is nominated for a 2011 Canadian Weblog Award in three categories and was the WINNER of the 2011 Canadian Christian Writing Awards.

Readers may connect with Lynn on Facebook, Twitter and on her website: www.shootthewounded.org

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ARTFULLY EXECUTED 5-Huge Stars !!, June 21, 2010

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Ellen C. Maze "author of Rabbit: Chasing Beth... (Montgomery, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shoot The Wounded (Paperback)

5-Stars all the way for this moving yet delightful peek into the life of teenagers Leigh, Ronnie and Jake. The book opens with a funeral and works its way backward from there with ingenious and masterful plot-work arranged carefully so that I was never confused or distracted from the story web that was woven around me.

This book deals with how to live out your faith as a teen, face up to peer pressure, resist temptation, teen pregnancy and the stressful interpersonal relationships among different cliques. All these themes and more are covered, executed in a wonderful prose that I'm confident you'll appreciate.

It is obvious to me that Lynn Dove is an artist, weaving words into a story as few writers can. Christian teens will be greatly encouraged by reading this book and I look forward to seeing more from her as she explores the stories God has given her to share.

As for the title, I asked my husband what it meant because I'd never heard that phrase. He said that he'd heard a preacher once say that Christians are the only people who shoot their own wounded. When asked to clarify, he said that Christians see another believer yanked into despair and sin and they berate and judge them harshly instead of lifting them up and reminding them of the love of God. In that sense, the title is perfect for this story. Well done, Lynn! Amen and amen.

Ellen C Maze

Author of Curiously Spiritual Vampire Tales

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoroughly Enjoyable Read from Cover to Cover!, February 26, 2011

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S. Padula "Child of God" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shoot The Wounded (Paperback)

As a published author of young adult books, I have a great interest in reading what other books are out there. I read Shoot the Wounded in one sitting! It intrigued me from the very first chapter, and kept my interest even after I had finished reading it. The characters Leigh and Jake are very relatable and dynamic. I think any teenager would be able to relate to the struggles they face, especially anyone who has ever lost a friend in a tragic way.

What really rang through within the pages of this novel was the message of the painful consequences of gossip--whether it be in a school, neighborhood, or church. I think anyone who has ever been lied about, gossiped about, or the victim of a vindictive person's sabotage, would find great comfort in this novel. I recommend Shoot the Wounded to teens who are Christians and teens who are not. The messages within this book apply to LIFE. Lynn Dove did a great job capturing the mindset of a teenage boy and a teenage girl, as well as their parents. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the Wounded Trilogy!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shoot the Wounded, February 20, 2011

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Bill Tillman (Sandy OR.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shoot The Wounded (Paperback)

Wow, a powerful tale. High impact, covers a lot of teenage issues in a nice way. Must read for YA.

Teenage pregnancy is a major problem in our country, what about those who are Christian or in a Christian family? Is the guilt greater within such a family? Lynn Dove handles this issue with compassion and a real feel for teenagers.

What about being falsely accused of being involved with such a young woman? Matters are not always what they appear to be. Would you jump to false conclusions readily? How would you handle an explosive situation like this? Just some of the exciting and life changing questions in "Shoot the Wounded".