Nothing will engage you like a murder!
Cameryn Mahoney is a bright, focused 18 year old , determined to follow in her father's footsteps into the world of forensic pathology. Her father, a small town local coroner, agrees to let his daughter tag along with him on the job. After all, there hasn't been a murder in years; what possible harm could come from it?
PLENTY...
Cameryn's friend is suddenly murdered. The one piece of key evidence, a St. Christopher medal is left on her linking her murder to this small town's worst fear... a
serial killer! Cameryn dives in head on becoming obsessed with her friend's murder and case. Discover how far Cameryn will go to uncover the truth as she struggles to stay focused on the scientific facts of the case while at the same time being mesmerized by a psychic.
This novel by Alane Ferguson is just one in her new forensic series mysteries. If you are a CSI fan ( I couldn't stop thinking about it while reading this book) you will especially appreciate the detailed investigation and its quick, suspenseful movement throughout. Real family issues such as honesty and trust are aslo dealt with. Students will be pulled in to this novel, even our most reluctant readers I foresee enjoying this book. I would recommend this book for high school and up because of the subject matter and I see them identifing more with the characters. Trust me when I tell you, it will keep you guessing!
Cameryn Mahoney is a bright, focused 18 year old , determined to follow in her father's footsteps into the world of forensic pathology. Her father, a small town local coroner, agrees to let his daughter tag along with him on the job. After all, there hasn't been a murder in years; what possible harm could come from it?
PLENTY...
Cameryn's friend is suddenly murdered. The one piece of key evidence, a St. Christopher medal is left on her linking her murder to this small town's worst fear... a
serial killer! Cameryn dives in head on becoming obsessed with her friend's murder and case. Discover how far Cameryn will go to uncover the truth as she struggles to stay focused on the scientific facts of the case while at the same time being mesmerized by a psychic.
This novel by Alane Ferguson is just one in her new forensic series mysteries. If you are a CSI fan ( I couldn't stop thinking about it while reading this book) you will especially appreciate the detailed investigation and its quick, suspenseful movement throughout. Real family issues such as honesty and trust are aslo dealt with. Students will be pulled in to this novel, even our most reluctant readers I foresee enjoying this book. I would recommend this book for high school and up because of the subject matter and I see them identifing more with the characters. Trust me when I tell you, it will keep you guessing!
5 comments:
I have been watching "Cold Case"; this program shows how detectives review unsolved cases and bring closure.
In a writing class, this text and programs like CSI and Cold Case are great ways to stress the importance of details in the writing. Comparing details in writing to the details detectives use to solve a case may be a good teaching tool.
You could be a great blurb writer! I am totally interested in reading this book! I think that it is great to connect teenagers to more substantial reading material, like forensic investigations, rather than the silly topics you see kids reading.
I second Kristy's comment--nice job.
it is interesting how the current crop of mystery or detective shows (like CSI) are so highly focused on the technical or technological aspects of solving crimes. it sounds like the forensic pathology element of your story mirrors this--I wonder why readers of all kinds are drawn to this more technical approach to crime and murder?
it is interesting too the the occult appears in this novel, too, as in others we are reading about. Maybe the increased technology in our world, and our increasingly rationale and systematic approach to all parts of our daily life is actually inspiring a greater interest in that which resists or challenges technological innovations and explanations?
take care--
tom
Wow! I have to admit the title pulls you right in. Great review. This is one book I am putting on winter break reading list. I love forensic mysteries, and with a female main character, that's a rare site. Thanks for the info and great job!
I love CSI! i would read this book and the topic is very popular among kids. I saw on the list as well that James Patterson was included; it is good to see this type of novel available for teenagers.
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