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Storm Rising - A Kelli Storm Novel [Kindle Edition]

Kenneth Hoss
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Praise for Storm Rising - A Kelli Storm Novel and author Kenneth Hoss

Kenneth Hoss has a well-rounded character in Kelli Storm. Although, a tough and determined Detective, she has a vulnerability to her. His research and knowledge of police work show through in the pages of Storm Rising. A must read for those who love police procedural mysteries. ~ Carolyn Arnold, Author of the Amazon best-selling Novel Ties That Bind

Inlcudes Chapter One from the newly released Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel, the second book in the Kelli Storm Series.

When a murder investigation turns Detective Kelli Storm’s attention to a drug kingpin, the last thing she expected was to find a link to her father’s killer from twenty years earlier.

Detectives Kelli Storm and Bill Hayes are investigating multiple homicides in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood.

When a young woman is murdered, Kelli tracks the killer to a Gentleman’s Club in Manhattan. There she locates an unwilling witness. When the woman is assaulted and left dying, the investigation takes a new twist. The DEA steps in and takes over, forcing Kelli off the case.

She decides to take a different approach. Working behind the scenes, she pulls out one of her father’s old case files and finds a connection between the killer and his murder.


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"This terrific novel is tightly paced with well drawn characters and a finely crafted plot." - K. Victoria Smith

"Storm Rising was a thrilling ride that kept me glued to my seat." - Alle Wells


"A heart stopping race against time that is a wonderful read." - Joanna Lee Doster

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  • File Size: 428 KB
  • Print Length: 282 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1467985430
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0053GAWYU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,446 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Storm Rising - A Thrilling Ride January 29, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Kelli Storm is a lovable character with the harshness of a seasoned cop, the compassion of a loving daughter, and the frailty of an ordinary woman. Her goal in life is to be a police detective like her father who was gunned down when Kelli was ten years old. She becomes a top-notch detective, married to her work after overcoming personal obstacles from a failed marriage and substance abuse. Through the years, she's never given up on finding her father's killer. Kelli runs into a bit of trouble when she investigates a murder at a nightclub associated with an elusive kingpin of an international drug cartel. Kelli's personal life becomes closely woven into the case when she finds a connection to her father's murder. The investigation affects her home, her career, and the lives of the people closest to her. The story gets even hotter when Kelli and an old partner team up and meet the enemy on his own turf.
While reading this book, the images were so clear that they danced in front of me. The police department dialogue and the date, hour and time prompts moved the story along and reminded me of watching a detective show on television. Storm Rising was a thrilling ride that kept me glued to my seat.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good police thriller March 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Kelli Storm is a detective in the NYPD. She is investigating a major drugs case, whilst meanwhile worrying about her mother - suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer's. But her case is forced into the shadows by the DEA, who tell her to keep away from the central figure in the gang - they have been working on a case for three years with him, and Kelli is likely to blow it wide open if she doesn't keep her distance. Kelli is incensed by this, and when she herself becomes under attack through her home, her mother and her partner, she is determined to see justice done.

Kelli is a straight talker, and I am genuinely intrigued to know if this is actually how police women behave and speak! She seems to be fearless - except in her private life, where she has a history of problems. It's not entirely clear what brought these problems on in the first place, but she has been fighting her demons and appears to be coming out the other side.

On the whole, the character of Kelli Storm is very well portrayed. As the reader, you can't help to be on her side. Kenneth Hoss has done a great job of giving her a character with conflicting characteristics which are nevertheless entirely credible. The story is fast and punchy, with never a dull moment.

In places, the writing shows that this is a novel which has not been professionally edited. As a reader, it felt as if Hoss was bursting to tell the story, and just couldn't wait to get it down on paper. That is a real strength in many ways, because the enthusiasm shines through. But it has led to a few sections which don't scan as well as they might.

In spite of those issues, if you love fast action police thrillers, I am confident that you will love Storm Rising.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Storm February 1, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Kelli Storm is a female NYC detective. You might call her a cougar; but no, she's not an old lady on the hunt! She is a wildly obsessive detective who does not quit the hunt for the leader of the largest drug cartell in Columbia and Mexico. Miguel Garcia is the most powerful drug lord who brought death to her partner and his wife; he's linked to the death of her father who was also a detective. Attempts have been made on Kelli's life, too, as well as her mother being kidnapped from an assisted living facility. Her hunt for this man takes her into the barren desert of Mexico and also to Mexico City. Kelli is fiesty, but you come to respect her for her attempts to right so many wrongs. The characters are well defined, each one memorable. This novel is high action, extremely well written, and styled to move you rapidly from scene to scene. I look forward to more excitement that comes into Kelli's life. I want more, and I want it soon!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars A great first book that has me hooked on the series!
Being the first I've read from Mr. Hoss, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by a well thought out main character and plot twists that keep me reading. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craig McGray
1.0 out of 5 stars I had high hopes, but this novel fell short
As I started reading this book, I realized I hadn't read very many police books. In fact, this might be the first book that I've read in this genre. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kelley A. Grealis
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very good.
I
Have a very short attention span, so, if Aa book does not grab me early, it becomes work and it is not fun.
Published 5 months ago by Dianna Gray
1.0 out of 5 stars Not thrilled
This book does not come close to being well written or worth reading. The Nikki Heat novels are at least interesting, this book reads like a dollar store knock-off of a good book.
Published 5 months ago by dpatch45-
5.0 out of 5 stars A Review by UK author Paul Anthony
I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Ken Hoss. Storm Rising tells the tale of NYPD detective Kelli Storm and her partner. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A P. Scougal
1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book I've read in years
I don't usually take the time to write reviews but this book was the worst I've read in years, and I read a lot of books. Read more
Published 6 months ago by K.German
4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging read
I found Storm Rising to be badly lacking in visual cues. Descriptions of the characters early on, along with showing mannerisms that help define those characters, would have... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Muse On A Mountain
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Planned & Believable!
STORM RISING is the first focused police procedural novel I have read. Therefore, I received quite an education. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sammy Sutton Author
1.0 out of 5 stars Drug lords and murder galore...
It's hard for me to know which aspect bothered me the most:
~~the lack of character development
~~the stilted dialogue, incessant hand-wringing and the umpteenth time I... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Leapin' Literary Lurkers
5.0 out of 5 stars Twists and Turns
The story is a detective's daily life while she solves problems in her personal life and in her detective work. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Susan B Bradley
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Kenneth Hoss was born at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas in 1957 to Albert and Mary Hoss. He served a combined total of fourteen years on active duty from 1974 to 1987 in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. His tour in the Army took him to Frankfurt, Germany where he had the opportunity to travel Europe. While in the Navy, Kenneth spent most of his time stationed in San Diego and Long Beach. His Navy travels took him to Hawaii, Guam, The Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Okinawa, the Middle East and Pakistan. He has lived in several States, including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Washington and California.

Storm Rising - A Kelli Storm Novel is a Police Procedural and is the first book in a three book series. Storm Warning, book two in the series is now available on Amazon. Eye of the Storm, book three has a planned release of Fall 2013.

Kenneth currently lives in Irving, Texas.

Blog: http://kenhoss.blogspot.com
Twitter: @kenhoss
Independent Authors Network: http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/kenneth-hoss.html

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