Shepherd's Fall (The Prodigal Recovery Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

~ Wanda Dyson (Author)

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Bounty hunter Greg Price runs the Prodigal Recovery Agency and is searching for a prostitute when he becomes involved with the girl's twin sister, Annie. A new suspense series from the author of the "Shefford-Johnson Case" books (Intimidation).
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“W. L. Dyson’s remarkable storytelling ability and knowledge of the treacherous world of bounty hunting pours across every page of Shepherd’s Fall. Suspense, intrigue, and redemption dominate this exceptional storyline. A highly recommended read!”
–Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author of The Night Watchman

“The story of a family of bounty hunters, Shepherd’s Fall held me captive way past my bedtime. However, it was worth every sleepless moment to join W. L. Dyson’s beautifully flawed characters not only in the recovery of a fugitive, but in finding God in the journey. So this is how all those kids feel while awaiting the next book in a gripping series...”
–Tamara Leigh, author of Splitting Harriet and Faking Grace

“Gut-tightening, palm-dampening, jaw-dropping suspense as only W. L. Dyson can do. Shepherd's Fall delivers. In spades.”
–John Robinson, speaker, teacher, and author of Until the Last Dog Dies, When Skylarks Fall, and To Skin a Cat.

“Shepherd’s Fall is a great book that leaves its mark after the final page. Tautly written and quickly paced, it offers everything I need for a good read that leaves me thinking about the characters...and about myself.”
–Hannah Alexander, author of A Killing Frost

“Once again, Dyson delivers a powerful tale that gets better with each heart-pounding turn of the page.”
–Creston Mapes, author of Nobody

“Shepherd’s Fall is great suspense with wonderful characters. A rip-roaring beginning to a great series.”
–Gayle Roper, author of Fatal Deduction

“W. L. Dyson has created page-turning suspense in Shepherd’s Fall that keeps the reader guessing to the final pages. A unique blend of characters e... --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400074738
• ISBN-13: 978-1400074730
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #611,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fast-paced crime thriller, April 17, 2009

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Prodigal Recovery Agency Nick Shepherd wonders how he got into his current personal mess. Besides the fact that he owns one third of a failing bounty hunter business inherited form his late dad, his two siblings Steven and Marti denote dysfunctional, his mom is in an Alzheimer's nursing home, his former wife Jessica tortures him with her demands and their daughter Krystal is rebelling. Still his agents like Matt Connor and Rafe Constanza are the best especially with watching each other's back

Though he has doubts about taking on the search for the runaway hooker meth addict Zeena Bantham, Nick agrees as he needs the money and the firm needs the reputation as the business is falling apart. While on the case, Nick meets Zeena's sister, cancer victim Anne McNamara who insists on being part of the hunt. However, as he comes closer to finding the "tweeter", someone abducts Krystal and unaware of that moment threatens Marti as Nick's past has returned with a vengeance to disrupt his already screwed up present and probably destroy his at best shaky future.

This fast-paced crime thriller focuses on the life of a bounty hunter as his work intrudes on his family turning his once loving wife into a shrill and his once adulating offspring wondering if he will ever be there for her. Filled with action from the onset and a felon in plain sight, fans will relish this fine thriller as W.L Dyson shows she has the right stuff.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Family You Can't life with them Can't Live Without Them, April 14, 2009

By	Nora St Laurent "Finding Hope www.psalm516.bl... (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

W.L. Dyson has penned a story full of police action and suspense, interwoven with the theme of family. How do these police - bounty hunter type men - do family and how do the woman in their lives make them or break them?

Nick is the firstborn in their family, which means his father has left him in charge of their family business - bounty hunting. His father, Nickolas Shepherd, has left one-third of the business to each of his three children: Marti, Steve and Nick. Things haven't been the same since pop died. Their mom is sick and Nick, along with his siblings, are doing all they can to keep the business afloat.

Nick has been all consumed with the business to the extent of neglecting his own family. His wife has divorced him - she couldn't wait on Nick forever - she had a life to live. Nick's daughter is trying to get his attention by breaking the law - maybe she could see her dad that way. He's missed all her school functions - maybe he'll show up to bail her out. Nick is furious that Krystal has shoplifted. But, she reminds him that he hasn't been there for her. Krystal thinks to herself, "The only time they acted like parents was when she got into trouble." She had finally found what would get their attention and some love. Nick began thinking "no wonder God didn't answer his prayers anymore. He's done the same thing with God (as he had done with his family). He just lived his life his way, and expected God to be there to handle the things he didn't want to deal with. ...Never listened to God; never considered God's opinions. God, do this, God, do that." That's no way to live. No wonder his wife divorced him and his daughter has rebelled. Nick struggles with "how" to do family on all fronts -- from his ex-wife, his daughter, his brother Steve, and Marti, his sister. Everyone wanted more from him. He was failing everywhere and everyone; even failing to hold the business together.

It took the kidnapping of his daughter to bring life as he's known it, to a screeching halt. What's important in life anyway? Nick faces the biggest challenge of his life so far, and clearly sees what is very important in his life -"family". This is such a high price to pay for his blunder.

But, now he knows that in order in insure his daughters safety, he has to work as a team with his family. Can he do this? He'll die trying!! You will definitely want to read how this ends.

Finding Hope Through Fiction
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great new series with a new premise, August 30, 2009

By	Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was so excited to hear that Wanda Dyson had a new series coming out because I just loved her suspense series (Abduction, Obsession, Intimidation). So I was thrilled to get into Shepherd's Fall, her new series about a bounty hunter and the people he works with. With the advent of "Dog: Bounty Hunter" on tv I thought this would be quite interesting. Wanda doesn't disappoint. I loved meeting Nick, the oldest brother and in charge person at Prodigal Recovery Agency and Steven the younger brother and worker at Prodigal Recovery Agency and Marti, the long lost sister who wants nothing to do with family or the Prodigal Recovery Agency. We also get to know the other bounty hunters that work for them and then we start meeting those they are looking for. Of course, Annie shows up and she is looking for her sister Zeena (who is being pursued by PRA) because Annie is dying and needs a transplant that only Zeena can give her... but she hasn't seen Zeena in a long time. If Zeena goes to jail then Annie won't get the transplant so Annie has to find her first. Except bad guys are out to get her too, so it's a race against time for Annie. Nick is trying to protect his daughter from an escaped convict who is out for revenge. Can Nick balance everything in his life and keep Krystal safe?

This book kept me turning the pages so fast my head was spinning! Wanda has returned and is packing a punch with her new series - I can't wait for books #2 and #3!