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Detective Sarah Spillman #6
Deadly Target
A summer evening in Denver. Three seemingly random people shot within hours, and only one victim has survived: Detective Sarah Spillman.
As Sarah fights for her life in surgery and ICU, her long-time partners, Ernie Moore and Spats Youngfield, investigate the three shootings, desperate to find links that might connect the attacks and lead to the assassin before he strikes again.
And for Ernie and Spats, stunned and furious that someone would go after their partner, this isn't just another case. For both men, this time ... it's personal.
As Sarah fights for her life in surgery and ICU, her long-time partners, Ernie Moore and Spats Youngfield, investigate the three shootings, desperate to find links that might connect the attacks and lead to the assassin before he strikes again.
And for Ernie and Spats, stunned and furious that someone would go after their partner, this isn't just another case. For both men, this time ... it's personal.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2021
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About the author
Renee Pawlish
113 books346 followersFrom the time she was ten and tried to write her own detective series in the fashion of the Hardy Boys, Renée Pawlish has been developing her craft. Along with creative writing classes, Renée studied great writers like Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Stephen King, Sue Grafton and many more. Once Renée graduated from college, she began her first novel. Now, all these years later, she has penned numerous books in a variety of genres.
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
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Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
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on her blog:
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on Twitter:
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Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
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September 17, 2021
This installment gives the reader a new perspective. I felt shock when Sarah was shot out of the blue, but for that reason her injury put the focus on the people around her. We learn more about Harry and her partners, Ernie and Spats, in the police precinct along with several other detectives who become involved with the investigation. Even though Sarah is sidelined with a bullet wound, she still provides her own input into the crimes.
What I really like about these mysteries, along with the great plot lines, is that I have no worries about explicit scenes or language cropping up to annoy me. Even though I am privileged to receive an ARC, I still highly recommend this series and I feel this is the best book yet!
What I really like about these mysteries, along with the great plot lines, is that I have no worries about explicit scenes or language cropping up to annoy me. Even though I am privileged to receive an ARC, I still highly recommend this series and I feel this is the best book yet!
September 17, 2021
Deadly Target (Detective Sarah Spillman Mystery Series Book 6), my forty-ninth read from author Renee Pawlish. I read it in one sitting, in just a few hours. Great characters, great storyline, a must-read! Yeah, it is that good! As Pawlish expands her writings over 3 primary characters it has improved all three. I've said it before but this may be her best book yet. With Sarah on the shelf her partners step up, oops, no spoilers. Buy the book. Read the book for yourself.A Renee Pawlish book is like a visit with an old friend. “I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to the next book in this series when it's published. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
September 15, 2021
This is the sixth in the series about Police Detective Sarah Spillman. Throughout the series the stories have centered on Sarah and provided the reader with greater insight into her life, both public and private. This book takes a turn and gives us a deeper understanding of her close coworkers motivation and personal lives.
Very early in the story Sarah is shot and from that point on the story is all about the efforts that her friends and coworkers put into the investigation of her shooter. We learn much about them, their motivations and their feelings about Sarah.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have not hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
Very early in the story Sarah is shot and from that point on the story is all about the efforts that her friends and coworkers put into the investigation of her shooter. We learn much about them, their motivations and their feelings about Sarah.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have not hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
September 15, 2021
Author Renee Pawlish takes a different direction in the latest Sarah Spillman mystery. This time Sarah is one of the victims! Her dedicated partners race to uncover who the shooter is and worry they may strike again, all while trying to figure out why Sarah was targeted. The tension is thick, the questions need answering, will Sarah recover, and the race to solve this crime is on!
Although Sarah is on the periphery in this mystery as an active investigator, she is still very much central to the story. Pawlish blended the characters in such a way you are not left wanting more Sarah.
Overall a great read.
Although Sarah is on the periphery in this mystery as an active investigator, she is still very much central to the story. Pawlish blended the characters in such a way you are not left wanting more Sarah.
Overall a great read.
September 15, 2021
Deadly Target, the latest installment in the Detective Sarah Spillman Mystery Series, starts with Sarah enjoying a casual summer walk in her neighborhood. The night turns crazy as Denver has three long-range shootings in rapid succession. How could the death of a college student, the death of a local businessman and the life-threatening shooting of beloved Detective Spillman be related? Now it is time for Sarah’s partners Ernie and Spats to follow the clues to locate this crazy shooter. As usual Renee Pawlish has written a great mystery. I received an ARC for my honest review. Get your copy immediately.
December 10, 2021
Very enjoyable book s!
I started reading y books from the top of the list and just kept going! I find them to be well written and have very few errors in writing. I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys mysteries and dislikes sloppy proofreading.Please continue the great work.
I started reading y books from the top of the list and just kept going! I find them to be well written and have very few errors in writing. I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys mysteries and dislikes sloppy proofreading.Please continue the great work.
December 27, 2022
Detectives
Renew Pawlish has written another great book in this series. When one of their own has been shot along with two other people the rest of the detectives start working real hard to find the killer. They want her there helping them because they think she's the best at the job.
Renew Pawlish has written another great book in this series. When one of their own has been shot along with two other people the rest of the detectives start working real hard to find the killer. They want her there helping them because they think she's the best at the job.
July 4, 2023
Random Shooter Creates Havoc
This is the 6th book in a police procedural series. Our heroine is casually walking down the street after work and is shot, two others are killed. A crazy manhunt ensues. Are the three shootings related, or random? Lots of rocks to look under in this suspenseful whodunnit!
This is the 6th book in a police procedural series. Our heroine is casually walking down the street after work and is shot, two others are killed. A crazy manhunt ensues. Are the three shootings related, or random? Lots of rocks to look under in this suspenseful whodunnit!
September 15, 2021
Wowza, didn't see That coming!!
Ernie and Spats have to solve a case, for a very good reason, unfortunately. It's a doozy and has them receiving help from some new characters. They do a pretty good job of it, even with minimal help from Sarah.
A shocker but great story!
Ernie and Spats have to solve a case, for a very good reason, unfortunately. It's a doozy and has them receiving help from some new characters. They do a pretty good job of it, even with minimal help from Sarah.
A shocker but great story!
September 15, 2021
This book grabbed my attention from the start. I enjoyed the way the different point of view was written for each character. The story line was intense and had me guessing from the start! Loved the characters and their interactions. If you like suspense this is a book you will want to read!
February 24, 2022
A continuation
Another in the series of Sarah Skillman police detective cases. In this one her partners do the investigations as she is recovering in the hospital. Good plot and story.
Another in the series of Sarah Skillman police detective cases. In this one her partners do the investigations as she is recovering in the hospital. Good plot and story.
January 21, 2024
Great Read
DEADLY TARGET is a suspense filled thriller. It would make a good movie. The criminals are ruthless, willing to kill innocent people to make a point. But they misjudged their opponents and it cost them.
DEADLY TARGET is a suspense filled thriller. It would make a good movie. The criminals are ruthless, willing to kill innocent people to make a point. But they misjudged their opponents and it cost them.
October 1, 2021
Excellent. Good storyline.
November 21, 2021
This is a good book! It kept my interest all the way to the last page. I am ready to start the next book!
November 30, 2021
Not bad, a couple of holes
The final mystery was well blended into other unknowns. With Spillman on the mend it gave an opportunity for more character development,
The final mystery was well blended into other unknowns. With Spillman on the mend it gave an opportunity for more character development,
January 1, 2022
I read all the previous novels which were okay but this one was a dud. The last 10% of the book was the only interesting part of the story, but the ending was severely lacking.
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February 4, 2022
Even in the hospital, Sarah points out the obvious solution. Very exciting plot.
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February 15, 2022
Awesome
Loved
all these books. Really gripping
I get so into them it's like I'm there in the book
Keep them coming
Loved
all these books. Really gripping
I get so into them it's like I'm there in the book
Keep them coming
April 4, 2022
Page Turner Alert!!!!!
As always, this series does not disappoint.
Sarah takes a back seat, (well sort of) in this one.
It had me intrigued until the very end.
As always, this series does not disappoint.
Sarah takes a back seat, (well sort of) in this one.
It had me intrigued until the very end.
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August 3, 2022I am enjoying the series.
March 6, 2023
A miss
This series was going along so well and then this dud pops up.
Hopefully this is a one time stinker.
This series was going along so well and then this dud pops up.
Hopefully this is a one time stinker.
October 29, 2023
Book six in series. Main character takes a back seat in this book and you learn more of the other characters.
January 8, 2024
What a good story! Could not figure it out! Like the characters in this series!
April 20, 2025
This is another entertaining book in this series with multiple murders, elusive bad guys, a couple of twists, and our favorite police officers. It is a very entertaining mystery.
December 19, 2025
Fun book! I knew who the real target was, before it was revealed by the author!
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