Published: April 05, 2011
Words: 48,088 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458082497

Short description

Rachael Merchant, a Phoenix Homicide Detective is running from the images of her last case that are embedded deep in her soul. Before her journey is over, she will find herself embroiled in a murder investigation that involves the Chief of Police of Brownwood, Texas as the main suspect. Officer Sheehan will do whatever it takes to keep her near him to get Justice For Emily.

Extended description

The Paranormal Romance Guild nominated Justice For Emily as one of 2011's best reads.

Rachael Merchant is on a cross country trip running from the tragic images of her last case that are embedded deep in her soul. She is a City of Phoenix Homicide Detective that is trying to deal with the freak show her life has become.

Three days ago, she was sitting in a hospital room with a man that had just murdered his three small children because he was angry his wife had left him. After making the arrest, she let the perpetrator know that when he got out of prison she was coming after him. He would not be able to hide from her. She left the hospital, went back to work and quit on the spot. (Read more) The Paranormal Romance Guild nominated Justice For Emily as one of 2011's best reads.

Rachael Merchant is on a cross country trip running from the tragic images of her last case that are embedded deep in her soul. She is a City of Phoenix Homicide Detective that is trying to deal with the freak show her life has become.

Three days ago, she was sitting in a hospital room with a man that had just murdered his three small children because he was angry his wife had left him. After making the arrest, she let the perpetrator know that when he got out of prison she was coming after him. He would not be able to hide from her. She left the hospital, went back to work and quit on the spot.

After a great deal of persuading, her captain convinced her that an indefinite leave of absence was in order instead of quitting. She went home, packed her bags and jumped in the car. With no destination in mind, she just drove.

Rachael found herself on the side of the road, unsure of where she was and on the phone with her partner. All she wanted to do was run as fast and as far as she could from the image of those three small babies with bullets in their bodies.

Officer Patrick Sheehan pulls in front of Rachael while she is bent over the hood of her car looking at a map. He overhears the conversation between Rachael and her partner and thanks fate for dropping a homicide detective right in his lap. His good friend, Emily, was murdered just days ago and Patrick knows who killed her, her husband and his boss, the Chief of Police of Brownwood, Texas.

Boyd Campbell has taken extreme measures to cover up his wife's murder but Patrick is going to do everything in his power to put this monster away. He doesn't care what he has to do or say to get this cop to stay and work this case. He needs her help and she is just going to have to deal with it. She could just blame fate for bringing her here when he needed her expertise. After all, the only important thing at the moment is getting Justice For Emily.
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romance, murder, texas, ghosts, homicide, paranormal, phoenix, arizona, brownwood

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Autor featured on the Lit Chick Show
In this edition of the show, host and novelist, Sylvia Massara, features author, Sandy Wolters, and her two paranormal romance books "Maggie Mae" and "Justice for Emily". Sandy writes with the premise that when a loved one passes away he or she will find their way back to those left behind to give them a helping hand when they are in trouble or when they are simply finding it difficult to move on.

Reviews

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Review by: lafon on June 06, 2012 :
I decided in the end that I would give it three stars instead of four. This is not the best writing I have ever seen. The plot is hurried and rather amateurish at times. The romance is forced and physical way too soon (I mean they have sex within hours of meeting each other, and fall in love ten minutes before said action). What perhaps makes this three stars instead of the two it probably deserves is the fact that despite all the logical reasons why I should not like the novel, I was still entertained while reading it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Barbara Ebel, M.D. on Oct. 08, 2011 : (no rating)
4 1/2 Stars for this refreshing plot!

We all like our specific genres but once in awhile it’s nice to switch. It’s also nice to change your favorite book length once in awhile …you may have just read a voluminous 600 page saga and need a break or maybe you just read a too short, short story.

So that’s why I picked up Justice for Emily, a novella, and a detective story. It even haunts with a paranormal flavor over and above the plot of a gruesome Police Chief in Brownwood, TX and the hot romance between the two officers seeking justice.

I’ll sum it up: add Detective Racheal Merchant and Officer Patrick Sheehan to your reading list for a refreshing Fall read. What fun! Way to go, author Sandy Wolters.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: J. C. Allen on Sep. 29, 2011 :
Emily Campbell’s “suicide” seems suspicious to Deputy Patrick Sheehan, but when his boss orders the investigation closed without a proper examination of the evidence, the whole case starts to reek of “cover up”. Enter Rachael Merchant, a Phoenix detective trying to escape the horror of her last case. Rachael and Patrick team up to solve the case and bring about Justice for Emily.

Romance, ghosts, spousal abuse, murder, and justice are woven into a compelling story. It has a strong message about an absolutely horrific subject matter, but includes a love story and enough humor to keep from being too dark and depressing. And the fact that the perpetrator is finally exposed, definitely has you cheering at the end. Sandy Wolters has done a great job.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Sylvia Massara on Sep. 21, 2011 :
This story has many elements: romance, humour, visits from a loved one who passed on, and the paranormal aspects that the heroine is blessed with and what protects her and makes her the strong and beautiful person she is. But the one aspect that jumped out at me and touched me deeply was the cold brutality that domestic abuse and violence invoked in the storyline. Straight away, my heart cried out for "justice"; justice for the character, Emily, and justice for all women in real life who are subjected to ANY type of abuse, whether it be physical, psychological, verbal or all three.

There is a strong message in this story that cannot be ignored, and that is that evil exists in many forms; but through the love of those who care, justice and healing is possible. Certainly, a chilling read from the "abuse" perspective, but an enjoyable read as a whole. Thank you, Sandy; you have tackled a very difficult issue and dealt with it beautifully.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: heather on July 18, 2011 :
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice to see someone receive something without having to play around or chase that other person. The ghostly interference was great!!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Katy Sozaeva on July 17, 2011 :
Emily Campbell was loved by everyone in Brownwood, TX. She always went out of her way to help anyone who needed help. When she is found dead by her husband by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Patrick Sheehan is the responding officer. Patrick is suspicious of the circumstances, and believes her death was a murder, and that the murderer was her husband. The problem is, her husband – Boyd Campbell – is the chief of police, and he makes sure that the death is listed as a suicide and covers everything up. While Patrick tries to come up with a way to investigate and bring about justice for Emily, he comes across a woman on the road, looking at a map. It is Rachael Merchant, a homicide detective from Phoenix, AZ. Patrick decides that he needs Rachael to help him investigate, but as he gets to know her, he falls in love with her. Will they be able to bring about justice for Emily?

This is a fairly short book – almost a novella – but it is very well-written and a complete story. The characters are well developed and the reader will be surprised as how much information is provided in such a short space of time – Sandy Wolters has managed to cut down the story to the essential elements without it appearing to have been cut at all. Fans of romantic thrillers and suspense should enjoy this story – even those who, like me, don’t much care for romance. Definitely pick this one up!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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