The Right Wrong Thing by Ellen Kirschman

The Right Wrong Thing by Ellen Kirschman

This story couldn't be any more timely. It looks behind the headlines, into the lives of those involved in these tragedies and the events that might lead up to them.--Book Reviews for Avid Readers

Officer Randy Spelling had always wanted to be a police officer, to follow in the footsteps of her brothers and her father. Not long after joining the force, she mistakenly shoots and kills Lakeisha Gibbs, a pregnant teenager. The community is outraged; Lakeisha's family is vocal and vicious in their attacks against Spelling. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and filled with remorse, Randy is desperate to apologize to the girl's family. Everyone, including the police chief, warns her against this, but the young police officer will not be dissuaded. Her attempt is catastrophic. Dr. Dot Myerhoff, police psychologist, plunges herself into the investigation despite orders from the police chief to back off. Not only does the psychologist's refusal to obey orders jeopardize her career, but her life as well, as she enlists unlikely allies and unconventional undercover work to expose the tangled net of Officer Spelling's disastrous course.

Those looking for a meaningful story forged against the backdrop of a relevant social construct will enjoy going on this adventureArtful writing ensures a smooth and well-paced reading experience. Two examples: as the commute traffic melts into the airport traffic and enormous mortgages precariously balanced on the undulating waves of an uncertain economy. Small victories have been won for women in the male-dominated world of police work, but it is still largely powered by men.The Right Wrong Thingis brilliantly written with this dynamic in mind. Those looking for a meaningful story forged against the backdrop of a relevant social construct will enjoy going on this adventure with Randy and Meyerhoff. Not only is this a compelling read, but it is profoundly realistic. -- ForeWord Reviews
Kirschman understands cops inside and out and writes a sure-handed tale here. The Right Wrong Thing is gripping, honest, knowing, and so very human. -- Sgt. Adam Plantinga, author of 400 Things Cops Know; Street Smart Lessons from A Veteran Patrolman
Ellen Kirschman knows and understands the police world and The Right Wrong Thing is an intense and verytimely read. Thoroughly recommended. -- Simon Wood, the Anthony Award winning author of The One That Got Away
Key to any fictional portrayal of law enforcement is an in-depth understanding of their specific psychological challenges and the pressures under which they operate. Luckily for us, Ellen Kirschman is not only a terrific writer, but an award-winning professional police psychologist. If you're looking for a taut, suspenseful crime thriller with vivid, fully realized characters, look no further--you've found it in The Right Wrong Thing. -- Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of City of Ghosts

Ellen Kirschman Ph.D is a clinical psychologist in independent practice. She is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Society for the Study of Police and Criminal Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and the International Association of Women in Law Enforcement. She is the recipient of the California Psychological Association's 2014 award for distinguished contribution to psychology as well as the American Psychological Association's 2010 award for outstanding contribution to the practice of police and public safety psychology.

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ISBN 13	9781608092246
Titel	The Right Wrong Thing
Autor	Ellen Kirschman
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Oceanview Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr	2016-11-15
Seitenanzahl	256
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