Call Me Carmela
Police therapist Dot Meyerhoff helps a young woman find her birth parents and unburies dark family secrets in this psychological thriller.

Police psychologist Dot Meyerhoff’s caseload is usually filled with cops—which is why she’s hesitant to help an adopted teenager locate her birth parents. But the teen’s godmother is Dot’s dear friend Fran and a police widow to boot. How could Dot possibly say no?

Once Dot starts digging into the case, though, she’s drawn into a murky world of illegal adoptions and the choices a young pregnant woman might make as a last resort. Soon there’s only one thing Dot knows for sure: the painful truth of what happened all those years ago might heal one family—but it’s certain to destroy another.

Call Me Carmela is a firecracker of a read, a tour de force.” —Deborah Crombie, New York Times–bestselling author of the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James novels

“Ellen Kirschman sees into people’s hearts: not just those of the victims, or of the good guys, but the hearts of all her characters. With a rare delicacy of language she lets us know that no one’s innocent, but no one’s past redemption, either—except those who refuse to try.” —SJ Rozan, Edgar Award–winning author of The Mayors of New York

Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries

“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award–winning author of The House Guest

“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.” —D.P. Lyle, Edgar Award–nominated author of the Jake Longly and Dub Walker series

“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.” —Midwest Book Review

“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For

“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.” —Bookreporter.com
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Call Me Carmela
Police therapist Dot Meyerhoff helps a young woman find her birth parents and unburies dark family secrets in this psychological thriller.

Police psychologist Dot Meyerhoff’s caseload is usually filled with cops—which is why she’s hesitant to help an adopted teenager locate her birth parents. But the teen’s godmother is Dot’s dear friend Fran and a police widow to boot. How could Dot possibly say no?

Once Dot starts digging into the case, though, she’s drawn into a murky world of illegal adoptions and the choices a young pregnant woman might make as a last resort. Soon there’s only one thing Dot knows for sure: the painful truth of what happened all those years ago might heal one family—but it’s certain to destroy another.

Call Me Carmela is a firecracker of a read, a tour de force.” —Deborah Crombie, New York Times–bestselling author of the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James novels

“Ellen Kirschman sees into people’s hearts: not just those of the victims, or of the good guys, but the hearts of all her characters. With a rare delicacy of language she lets us know that no one’s innocent, but no one’s past redemption, either—except those who refuse to try.” —SJ Rozan, Edgar Award–winning author of The Mayors of New York

Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries

“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award–winning author of The House Guest

“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.” —D.P. Lyle, Edgar Award–nominated author of the Jake Longly and Dub Walker series

“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.” —Midwest Book Review

“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For

“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.” —Bookreporter.com
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Police therapist Dot Meyerhoff helps a young woman find her birth parents and unburies dark family secrets in this psychological thriller.

Police psychologist Dot Meyerhoff’s caseload is usually filled with cops—which is why she’s hesitant to help an adopted teenager locate her birth parents. But the teen’s godmother is Dot’s dear friend Fran and a police widow to boot. How could Dot possibly say no?

Once Dot starts digging into the case, though, she’s drawn into a murky world of illegal adoptions and the choices a young pregnant woman might make as a last resort. Soon there’s only one thing Dot knows for sure: the painful truth of what happened all those years ago might heal one family—but it’s certain to destroy another.

Call Me Carmela is a firecracker of a read, a tour de force.” —Deborah Crombie, New York Times–bestselling author of the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James novels

“Ellen Kirschman sees into people’s hearts: not just those of the victims, or of the good guys, but the hearts of all her characters. With a rare delicacy of language she lets us know that no one’s innocent, but no one’s past redemption, either—except those who refuse to try.” —SJ Rozan, Edgar Award–winning author of The Mayors of New York

Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries

“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award–winning author of The House Guest

“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.” —D.P. Lyle, Edgar Award–nominated author of the Jake Longly and Dub Walker series

“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.” —Midwest Book Review

“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For

“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.” —Bookreporter.com

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781504095709
Publisher: Open Road Media
Publication date: 11/26/2024
Series: The Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 292
Sales rank: 304,148

About the Author

Ellen Kirschman, PhD, is a police and public safety psychologist, a volunteer clinician at the First Responder Support Network, and a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Kirschman has been awarded by the California Psychological Association for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and the American Psychological Association for Outstanding Contribution to Police and Public Safety Psychology. She co-authored Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know; and authored two self-help guides I Love a Cop (third edition), and I Love a Fire Fighter (second edition); and writes a mystery series featuring police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. You can visit her at her website www.ellenkirschman.com.
Ellen Kirschman, PhD, is a police and public safety psychologist, a volunteer clinician at the First Responder Support Network, and a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Kirschman has been awarded by the California Psychological Association for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and the American Psychological Association for Outstanding Contribution to Police and Public Safety Psychology. She co-authored Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know; and authored two self-help guides I Love a Cop (third edition), and I Love a Fire Fighter (second edition); and writes a mystery series featuring police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. You can visit her at her website www.ellenkirschman.com.
 
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