Shoot to Kill

by James Kipling

Detective Hazel Hanson is one of the best in her field. Her headstrong and stubborn approach has proven itself in every solved murder case in New York City. But all of that changes when she is given the responsibility of solving The Slitter Case.

Unaware of the true dangers that lie in wait for her, Detective Hanson attempts to find the man responsible for the brutal killings of several women in New York City. The scales begin to tip when FBI agents storm in to assist with the case. Among them is Special Agent Owen Jones, the only person Hazel has ever loved and whose sudden reappearance after five years threatens to jeopardize her sanity.

As she battles with her own inner demons, the case and her life begin to spiral out of control. This young detective is unprepared for the hidden dangers that lie on the other side and unaware that her life now hangs in the balance.

Genres: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Amazon, Mystery Thriller, Fiction

193 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2013

Reviews

[JackieR · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has a great beginning, then it just got stupid. It's almost like someone else wrote the second half. The love scenes were robotic. The two people in love had zero chemistry.

[Erik Orrantia · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was enjoying this book at the beginning--a classic crime/mystery. But then the poor use of words, the seeming ignorance of the difference between adjectives and adverbs on the part of the author, the faulty editing, and the implausible story line just made me wish it was over. It started as a fast, interesting read, and then it became tedious. I always finish a book I start, but I wish I hadn't.

[Jamie Eastman]

Good book

This was a good read, not quite what I expected, I thought it was going to be your typical serial killer story, well, it wasn't, it had extra twists thrown in, I would definitely read more from this author.

[Vicki Schott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good read.

Interesting storyline that held my attention throughout. I am hoping there will be a continuation of this story.

I will be watching for more.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspenseful

Loved how the suspense grew. I had a hard time putting the book down! Great read on a sunny afternoon by the garden

[renee jennings · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed

I read the reviews on this book but decided to read it anyway. I should have listened. I'm glad it was free because this book seemed to be written by an amateur. The sentences were simple and were repeated over and over for several paragraphs. There was also a lot of jumping around in the action. They story had potential so I gave it two stars for that reason. Don't waste your time.

[Anita B. Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting action and plot!

If you like intrigue, action, superb characterization, and convoluted plots you'll enjoy this book. You will only want it to continue!

[Debra Barstad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast based thriller. The ending leaves a large cliff hanger. Will read more of this authors books.

[Pauline Burns · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting

Great plot however the words on the page were a little stilted. I really didn’t feel the emotion of the book until the end

[Bert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel packs a lot of entangled webs of intrigue into a small amount of space. We start off with the 4th known homicide of a young woman, and the modus operandi of the perpetrator is such that police and FBI believe that only one killer is responsible. Then we focus on a family of multi-generational law enforcement people. The plot thickens, as protectors morph into victims and possibly even perpetrators. Mafia and government clandestine agencies emerge. Maybe I'm jaded, but it's just a wee bit beyond the "realm of the possible." Nevertheless it is an enjoyable read, nice rainy day escape.

[bonnie kirchner · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the Inside

I would have given this a five star rating except I did not like the ending . I really thought it would end different. The book was a good mystery but like I said the end spoiled it for me.

[Kathleen Crowell · Rating 1 out of 5]

started out okay then steam-rolled into a ridiculous secret operative mission. The romance was dull and the reason for the break-up years earlier was very weak. not that I can write, but this felt like a college-level creative writing assignment.

[Liz Wood]

Hard to put down.

plot twists + turns reach out + grab you. Sad ending, but oh so right ... of course I cried! I want to see/read more books about Other wen + Tori.

[Kayleen Halpin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed this week. Perfect quick read.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many twists and turns between three police and Italian mafia. Fast moving read. Good author and I would read his work again.

[Amanda Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved this book. I hope there's more to come from hazel aka tori!

[Ellen Thielen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This didn't end as your normal thriller detective story. I'm sure it is a harbinger of what is to come...

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, I'm hoping their story continues.....

[Christel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished in one day...a record for me...a lot of time to kill on bus and plane rides! :)

[Kristine Hemenway]

Enjoyed. Read in a couple of days. Will read more by this author.

[Muriel · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book had promise at the beginning, but then it just got stupid. The errors in writing were very distracting, and the dialog was stilted. There often seemed to be jumps in the story. Not good.

[Susan Cone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Look forward to more of writers work.

[Sandra Knapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly good mystery. Lots of twists and turns, plenty of action, good characters.

[Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

as the stars indicate just ok