aka McGuire

By Janet Entzel

Prison warden, Kitt Logan finds herself courting danger when a stolen identity poses a threat to her staff and the inmates assigned to the mental health unit of the prison.Sean Byrnes, ex-convict with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592981925
• ISBN13: 9781592981922
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Aka McGuire

Sean Byrnes has everyone fooled. He has found the perfect con and the irony is just too much. Here he is in Arizona, serving as prison psychologist under the name of Dr. Charles McGuire. The real McGuire, the prison psychologist that assured that Sean served out his full sentence, remains undiscovered in the trunk of his car. The real beauty of the situation is that no one will be even looking for the real McGuire for at least a month. The doctor was starting his sabbatical, taking time off after the death of his wife. This leaves the impostor free to use the good doctor's credit cards and good name to his advantage. Aka McGuire leads the reader on a merry chase, wondering how, when, and even if this killer is going to be found out and brought to justice. There are so many times when the characters are startled by the odd behavior of this man but write these acts off as stress or grief. Mostly, these individuals just see what they want and ignore anything that could cast doubt on the fine reputation of Dr. Charles McGuire.

Page turner!

This is a must-read for any murder-mystery fan. Ms Entzel's characters are interesting and leave you wanting more. I agree, this is a shoe-in for a series. If you like Grafton, Evanovich, and Cornwell, you'll love this book. Bring on the next one! :)

A 5-Star Debut Mystery

Reviewed by Patricia E. Reid Be careful who you trust is a lesson Katherine (Kitt) Logan learns the hard way. In the process, she puts herself in danger as well as her employees and friends. Kitt's car breaks down on the highway outside of Empalme, Arizona. Eddie stops and gives her a lift into town and introduces her to the local mechanic. Eddie also invites her to the Carlita's Cantina in town for a drink and eventually invites Kitt to stay over in his house until her car repairs are completed. Eddie has a lovely home as well as a ranch outside of town. Eddie advises Kitt not to divulge that she is the warden at the prison in Florence. People in Empalme tend to be suspicious of people in law enforcement. During Kitt's stay in Empalme she discovers a body in the cemetery while out for an evening's stroll. This particular body does not belong in this cemetery since it is just buried in a shallow grave and covered with a few rocks. Sheriff Martinez is called and an investigation begins to find out the name of the victim. Kitt's car is repaired and she returns to her home and husband Cord. The first day back at the prison, Kitt discovers that the doctor is having problems due to a lack of a psychiatrist on duty at the prison. A new psychiatrist has been hired but will not be on site for at least another month. Kitt remembers a Dr. McGuire that she met in the Cantina. Dr. McGuire stated that he was staying there briefly to work on some research. Kitt contacts Dr. McGuire and he agrees to work at the prison temporarily until the new doctor is ready to fill the position. The relief Kitt feels with Dr. McGuire's acceptance is short-lived. Although Dr. McGuire has plenty of experience in prisons, it is as an inmate and not as a doctor. The real doctor McGuire is dead. I would place this book at the very top of my list of good books read this year. It is a very exciting book and I held my breath to see how the story would end for all involved with aka McGuire. Armchair Interview says: Top-of-list book is a good recommendation for any mystery lover.

Awesome Plot!

The intrigue and suspense was tempered with wit and humor! I sense a sequel (I hope) as both main characters seem to be just beginning to bloom. I couldn't put it down once I started. I hope Entzel is formulating her next book, I'm anxious for more!

Excellent murder mystery!!!

From the first page to the last page, suspense is everywhere. Entzel does a great job weaving a tangled web that isn't illuminated until the end. I couldn't put it down. Never knew what was next. This is a great murder mystery with loads of suspense!