Cry for Help

by Doris Miles Disney

Rachel, a volunteer on the Hot Line, ignores repeated calls from a girl who fears that a prowler wants to kill her. When the girl is found dead, Rachel tries to help the police find the murderer.

Genres: Mystery

184 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachel, a Hot Line Volunteer, receives frequent calls from a young, troubled lady who is being frightened by a prowler. When the lady is found murdered Rachael’s involvement with the caller’s life and death increases to the point where her own life is in danger!

Thank you Doris Miles Disney ---now I only have about 30 more out-of-print books to find! And, thank you Troy Public Library! The front dedication: “For the Michigan Club—foes over pennies at cards but always good friends.” ---was intriguing ---and good to know other Michigan Readers have and do enjoy Doris Miles Disney!

[David J. McRae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cry For Help was a largely good read. Rachel Carey was a likeable enough character. The story kept my attention. I thought it was going to predictable but the ending did prove me wrong. Some minor B-plots featured that help propel the story but don't really go anywhere otherwise.

The characterization of African Americans in this book through the dialogue did not age well at all.

[Beth A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Before I discovered interlibrary loans I read everything in my local library written by Agatha Christie. After that I discovered Doris Miles Disney. They were light mysteries, kind of just a time filler for a very young me who didn't know what else to read.

[Penny Dobbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right amount of character development while the plot sneaks under the door. I’m a real fan of Doris Miles Disney and she has never disappointed me.

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

A hot line volunteer becomes a target for murder.