Sharp Focus

by Heather Ormsby

The image of panhandlers is a common sight in many cities, but one that Rowan has avoided looking at any closer. Her brother's special request leads professional photographer, Rowan O'Donnell, to begin a photo essay on the men living on the streets of Denver. While she is aiming her camera lens at the homeless, someone else is taking aim at their lives. Rowan discovers that the recent violent deaths are the act of one person, and her work with them has drawn his attention, putting her own life in danger. Can she find the person responsible in time to save herself?

124 pages, Paperback

First published November 26, 2013

About the author

Heather Ormsby lives in Denver, Colorado. A former library supervisor, she has spent most of her working life surrounded by books and likes it that way. Her current day job is in Visitor Operations at the Denver Art Museum. She spends the rest of her time as a writer, photographer, and artist. She primarily writes mysteries and literary fiction, though she dabbles in fantasy and horror, sometimes under different pen names. When she isn't writing, she spends her time hiking in the Rocky Mountains, working in the garden, or traveling the world with her camera in hand.

You can find links to her books and photography at HeatherOrmsby.com. Her ebooks can be found on Smashwords, Kindle, Nook, iBook Store, and other online retailers.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!
Up and coming Denver author, Heather Ormsby, offers an exciting start to the Rowan O'Donnell mystery series. Set in Denver and filled with touching descriptions that address tough social issues like homelessness, Ms. Ormsby is positioned to set the literary world ablaze with upcoming sequels. I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book, due to come out soon.

Keep writing those books, Heather! This is what you are meant to be doing!

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

My friend Heather Ormsby gave me a copy of this book yesterday and I rushed home to read it. This is her first book, and the first in a series. I loved the Denver location and the face she gave the homeless. Rowan is a great character and I can't wait to see what she does next.