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aka McGuire
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 a grudge, seeks out and kills the psychiatrist who treated him while he was incarcerated in a Michigan prison. Byrnes takes the psychiatrist's wallet, briefcase and other valuables. Byrnes then travels to Empalme, Arizona, where he assumes the doctor's identity.
Through a bizarre set of circumstances, the imposter -- a charming, articulate psychopath -- ends up in a temporary position at the mental health unit of an Arizona prison. Chaos ensues as Kitt Logan traverses through a quirky mix of suspense, dark humor, and murder with a chilling psychopath on her heels. "In this assured debut, Janet Entzel has penned a fascinating tale of derangement and deceit set against the backdrop of prison life. aka McGuire offers readers a satisfying mix of startline twists and unexpected turns, punctuated by moments of equally surprising humor and horror. Sit back and enjoy this thrill ride of a novel." - William Kent Krueger (author of the Cork O'Connor Mysteries) "From the perspective of two who work inside the criminal justice system, we found aka McGuire to be entertaining with a compelling storyline that reflects the realities of our criminal justice system and some of the bizarre personalities found within." - Jessica Symmes, Warden, Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights and Dennis Benson, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota State department of Corrections. "Ms. Entzel's insight into human nature and the criminal mind bring this story to life." - Gothriel "Fred" LaFleur, former Commissioner, Minnesota State Department of Corrections.
Sean Byrnes, ex-convict with a grudge, seeks out and kills the psychiatrist who treated him while he was incarcerated in a Michigan prison. Byrnes takes the psychiatrist's wallet, briefcase and other valuables. Byrnes then travels to Empalme, Arizona, where he assumes the doctor's identity.
Through a bizarre set of circumstances, the imposter -- a charming, articulate psychopath -- ends up in a temporary position at the mental health unit of an Arizona prison. Chaos ensues as Kitt Logan traverses through a quirky mix of suspense, dark humor, and murder with a chilling psychopath on her heels. "In this assured debut, Janet Entzel has penned a fascinating tale of derangement and deceit set against the backdrop of prison life. aka McGuire offers readers a satisfying mix of startline twists and unexpected turns, punctuated by moments of equally surprising humor and horror. Sit back and enjoy this thrill ride of a novel." - William Kent Krueger (author of the Cork O'Connor Mysteries) "From the perspective of two who work inside the criminal justice system, we found aka McGuire to be entertaining with a compelling storyline that reflects the realities of our criminal justice system and some of the bizarre personalities found within." - Jessica Symmes, Warden, Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights and Dennis Benson, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota State department of Corrections. "Ms. Entzel's insight into human nature and the criminal mind bring this story to life." - Gothriel "Fred" LaFleur, former Commissioner, Minnesota State Department of Corrections.
224 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2007
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April 15, 2008
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.
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.
September 10, 2009
Loved it!
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