Spider Blue [Hardcover]

Carla Damron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Social Worker Caleb Knowles grapples with two horrendous crimes: a nurse found stabbed to death in the yard of her suburban home and a mill worker who unexplainably draws a gun and opens fire on fellow employees. Caleb's ties to these murders are both personal and professional, and he soon finds himself a reluctant witness and victim to dark and dangerous events in the underbelly of his hometown. SPIDER BLUE is the second novel in the Caleb Knowles Mystery Series.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Bella Rosa Books (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974768561
• ISBN-13: 978-0974768564
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,087,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Spider, February 24, 2005

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Kara Bob "Kara" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider Blue (Hardcover)

What an amazing tale! A murder mystery told in the unique perspective of a social worker. Carla Damron beautifully weaves characters together to create a quirky and fragile community. Caleb Knowles interestingly stumbles upon one clue after another while caring for the emotionally troubled clients he's hoping to help. Immediately I found myself drawn to and caring about all of these well visualized people.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous Spider, March 3, 2005

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Dana DeVos (San Marcos, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spider Blue (Hardcover)

Carla Damron has done it again -- an enthralling mystery, well told, suspenseful throughout. Her social worker background gives a new twist to the mystery format with the fabulous Knowles boys. Can't wait for the next one!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent murder investigation, November 6, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spider Blue (Hardcover)

In Westville, South Carolina, everyone is shocked when someone stabs to death the mother of two children, nurse Frances Callahan in front of her home. Shannon McPherson's best friend Maggie Wells is watching the kids, but fears for her own life. Shannon drags her therapist boyfriend Caleb Knowles to Maggie's home to see how they can help her. His friend Detective Claudia Briscoe heads the investigation so Caleb, who has worked with law enforcement before agrees to let her know if the kids say anything useful.

The next morning Caleb's boss Dr. Matthew Ryker calls to tell him to get over to Tindall Manufacturing where they provide employee assistance counseling. Apparently, worker Murphy Lumford killed floor supervisor Buck Swygert and severely wounded machine operator Sally Weston and electrician Beard. Along with Matthew and psychiatrist Dr. Grey Lazarus, Caleb has his work cut out as the firm's workforce is stunned and badly in need of grief and fear counseling. The cops asks Caleb to interview Murphy to learn why while also providing assistance to Frances' four year old daughter Emma, who has haunted him from that first night when he saw her eyes just after her mom was murdered.

The cast makes the tale must reading for fans who want more than the murder investigation. Readers accompany Caleb as he tries to help battle fatigue syndrome victims get through the shock of murder at "safe houses" like the plant or the nurse's home. As with the delightful KEEPING SILENT, Carla Damron provides a deep thriller that concentrates on the relationships of an everyman struggling to help others cope, but wondering who will help him cope with their haunted eyes.

Harriet Klausner