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Emma-Joy Ferris likes mall cop work, even though it's a bit more humdrum than the military policing she did in the army. But there's no time to be bored when someone 'liberates' a 15-foot python from the Herpetology Hut, and a mannequin turns out to be a very real corpse.
Laura DiSilverio attended Trinity College.
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Posted May 9, 2013
If you are looking for a little bit of mind candy, this is a great piece. Fast paced, nice dialogue, and a bit of intrigue. It is, of course, formulaic, but for what it is, it works. I would read the series, but I wouldn't spend much money on them, if any. If you are just looking for a fun escape, this book might work for you.
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Posted March 13, 2013
Pocket watch
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Posted November 11, 2012
E.J. Ferris, used to patrol with her military unit until she was injured and sent home. Now she patrols the halls of Fernglen Galleria shopping mall as a mall cop. Usually, there's not a lot of excitement at the mall. However, when E.J.'s day starts out with the janitor finding a lizard from the Herpetology Hut, and she finds out all the reptiles were released into the mall by an animal rights group going by the name of L.O.A.F. it promises to be an interesting day. When a mall walker sees a dead body in the display window of one of the stores, things get more interesting. When detective Anders Helland dismisses her with a "We can take it from here," and tells her to go do whatever it is she does, E.J. sets out to solve the case. With the help of retired CIA agent Grandpa Atherton, fellow officer Weasel, and the support of her friend Kyra, she starts piecing together leads. I liked this book, the characters, and the background. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
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Posted July 19, 2012
Did not care for this as much as I have other series. Will not buy the next one.
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Posted December 3, 2011
Good charries and plot with a set up that will leave you turning pages
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Posted October 28, 2011
EJ Ferris, mall cop and war vet has her hands full with escaping exotic animals and graffiti artists. Things get worse when a naked dead man is found in the display window of a high end clothing store.
She can't decide which is worse: uncooperative witnesses or an arrogant but, handsome Swedish detective with his blue and yellow ties
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Posted October 8, 2011
Bravo! A fun and entertaining read.
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Posted August 10, 2011
Spending time with mall cop E.J. Ferris is nearly as much fun as shopping the after-Christmas sales! She's bright, thoughtful, and spunky with a great backstory that makes her oh-so-human. In fact, Emma Joy (E.J.) is the perfect antidote to buyer's remorse. With its twisty plot and sparkling cast of secondary characters, Laura DiSilverio's latest book deserves a spot on your "must buy" list.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Emma-Joy Ferris (EJ) was serving her country in Iraq when shrapnel from an IED blast mangled her knee and lower leg and got her medically discharged and sent home. Her dream is to work for any police department stateside but all she has received is rejections. The only job similar that she now has is being a mall cop for Fernglen Galleria just outside of Vernonville, Virginia.
Most days are spent deterring shoplifters, giving directions, and cruising the mall on her Segway. Today is much more interesting, vandals are painting bible passages on vehicles in the parking lot, someone has liberated all the reptiles from the Herpetology Hut, including Agatha, a 15 foot python, and oh yes, a dead naked man was found in a boutique window.
EJ's feathers get ruffled when an arrogant police detective brushes her off as just a mall cop. There are snakes loose in the mall and a killer on the loose in Vernonville and EJ plans to round them all up by herself if necessary. With her military experience and the help of her grandfather who is retired from the CIA she knows she can solve the case before the police and is determined to do just that unless she gets herself killed first.
An pleasing debut to what should be a very interesting series. I love EJ, and could feel her pain both internal and external as she fights for what she wants but has to settle for what her body allows her to do. This resonates very personally with me. I am very interested in where the author takes this character in the future. A mall can be ripe with possibilities.
As for the mystery and the plot, they were both very good and while very entertaining were needing more depth, which I am sure will come as the author grows more comfortable with these characters and setting. This is definitely a series to watch, the foundation has been set and the possibilities are endless.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Berkley Prime Crime. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Emma-Joy Ferris likes mall cop work, even though it's a bit more humdrum than the military policing she did in the army. But there's no time to be bored when someone 'liberates' a 15-foot python from the Herpetology Hut, and a mannequin turns out to be a very real corpse.