Only Angels Are Bulletproof
Posted In: Crime Fiction, Emily Ann Benedict, Kristy, Mystery
Comments: 3 Responses
Reviewed by Kristy: 7.5 out of 10.
The book starts with a bang, as you are immediately thrown into a very interesting scenario with the main character, Scott Malkin in the middle of it all.
Portion of back cover blurb follows:
“In her first novel, Only Angels Are Bulletproof, Emily Ann Benedict takes her reader on a page-turning ride of suspense and mystery when a seemingly random young woman is fatally shot in front of FBI Agent, Scott and dozens of witnesses, yet survives and disappears before anyone can question her. Scott’s quest to stop a plague of bank robberies in the Los Angeles area quickly becomes a quest to prove that things such as angels and miracles do not exist. But when the hunt turns deadly and threatens to consume his friends and family, Scott is faced with one very strange question: Is believing Only Angels Are Bulletproof the only way to stop a criminal?”
As he battles to reconcile what he sees with what he believes, we are taken on an intriging journey into the life and mind of an FBI agent as he tries to unravel the mystery he has waded into.
Positives: This book has all the ingredients to a great read… great characters, interesting plot, some action and a dash of emotion, the odd twist and turn and a great journey of faith interwoven throughout the story.
Negatives: I felt the characters could have been developed a little further, as they seemed sightly shallow when relating to each other. At times the story felt a little slow, but this was only a couple of times. As someone else said, they wouldn’t describe this novel as gripping, but definitely engaging.
All in all, Only Angels Are Bulletproof is a great read. If you enjoy mystery/detective type novels, then this is a book for you. A great book for all Dee Henderson fans… To be honest, I preferred Emily Ann’s novel as it wasn’t as mushy as the typical Henderson story!
Well done to Emily Ann Benedict on this book. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!
Click here to visit Benedict’s website.
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Keen. Is it at the library?
Hi you all, Symon, the book just arrived here!! And for my surprise, with the signature from the author!!! WOW, thanks a lot!! kisses from Brazil!
Rachel… It's at our library in our room… you are welcome to borrow it! I don't think it will be at the local library yet.